December weather forecastRidgeway, MT
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ridgeway, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and min 16°F (-8.9°C).Temperature
December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a still subzero cold 16°F (-8.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.8 rainfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ridgeway, in December, during 10.9 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ridgeway, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.2 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:24 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average high temperature in December: 27.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average snowfall in December: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Ridgeway, MT
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
