December weather forecast
Pinesdale, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Pinesdale, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 14°F (-10°C).

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 14°F (-10°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Pinesdale is 87%.

Rainfall

In Pinesdale, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pinesdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.6 days and collects up to 20.83" (529mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Pinesdale. In Pinesdale, in December, during 18.6 snowfall days, 10.55" (268mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pinesdale, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 101.1 days and aggregates up to 59.17" (1503mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pinesdale is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Pinesdale, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Pinesdale, Montana, are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Pinesdale are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Pinesdale?

December is the month when Pinesdale, Montana, sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 14°F (-10°C).

How cold is December in Pinesdale?

In Pinesdale, 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 14°F (-10°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Pinesdale?

In December, the average relative humidity in Pinesdale, Montana, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Pinesdale in December?

In Pinesdale, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Pinesdale in December?

In Pinesdale, in December, during 18.6 snowfall days, 10.55" (268mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pinesdale?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pinesdale, Montana.

How many hours of daylight does Pinesdale have in December?

In December, the average day length in Pinesdale is 8h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Pinesdale?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pinesdale?

The months with the least sunshine in Pinesdale are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pinesdale?

The average sunshine duration in December in Pinesdale, Montana, is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pinesdale?

The months with the lowest UV index in Pinesdale, Montana, are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Pinesdale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pinesdale, Montana, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average temperature in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (14°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average pressure in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.21"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average wind speed in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average humidity in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average rainfall in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and April (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average snowfall in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average UV index in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Pinesdale, MT

Average visibility in December - Pinesdale, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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