December weather forecast
Riverside, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riverside, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.8°F (-15.1°C) and an average high of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) to a low of 4.8°F (-15.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 93%.

Rainfall

In Riverside, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Riverside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.2 days and collects up to 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through July, September through December. In Riverside, in December, snow falls for 23.5 days, with typically accumulated 16.38" (416mm) of snow. In Riverside, during the entire year, snow falls for 159.3 days and aggregates up to 120.47" (3060mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Riverside, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Riverside are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Riverside?

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and a low temperature of 4.8°F (-15.1°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is it in Riverside in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Riverside during December are 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 4.8°F (-15.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Riverside?

The average relative humidity in December in Riverside is 93%.

How many days does it rain in December in Riverside?

In Riverside, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Riverside?

In December, in Riverside, Montana, it is snowing for 23.5 days. Throughout December, 16.38" (416mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Riverside?

The month with the shortest days in Riverside, Montana, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Riverside have in December?

In Riverside, Montana, the average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Riverside?

On the first day of December in Riverside, Montana, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Riverside?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Riverside?

In Riverside, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Riverside?

The months with the lowest UV index in Riverside, Montana, are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Riverside?

In Riverside, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Riverside, MT

Average temperature in December - Riverside, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (20.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (43.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (4.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Riverside, MT

Average pressure in December - Riverside, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.23"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Riverside, MT

Average wind speed in December - Riverside, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Riverside, MT

Average humidity in December - Riverside, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

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Average rainfall in December
Riverside, MT

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Riverside, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Riverside, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Riverside, MT

Average snowfall in December - Riverside, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 16.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (17.83").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Riverside, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Riverside, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (24.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.2 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riverside, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Riverside, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Riverside, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Riverside, MT

Average UV index in December - Riverside, 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 January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Riverside, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Riverside, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Riverside, MT

Average visibility in December - Riverside, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (3mi).

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