December weather forecast
Sand Coulee, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sand Coulee, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

In Sand Coulee, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Sand Coulee is 75%.

Rainfall

In Sand Coulee, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sand Coulee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.3 days and collects up to 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Sand Coulee, Montana, during December, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow. In Sand Coulee, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.9 days and aggregates up to 28.54" (725mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sand Coulee, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Sand Coulee are January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Sand Coulee?

In Sand Coulee, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

How cold is December in Sand Coulee?

During December, Sand Coulee experiences an average high-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sand Coulee?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sand Coulee, Montana, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Sand Coulee in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sand Coulee?

In Sand Coulee, during December, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sand Coulee?

The month with the shortest days in Sand Coulee, Montana, is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sand Coulee have in December?

In Sand Coulee, the average day length in December is 8h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sand Coulee?

On the first day of December in Sand Coulee, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sand Coulee?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sand Coulee?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sand Coulee is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sand Coulee?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sand Coulee, Montana.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sand Coulee?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sand Coulee, Montana, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average temperature in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average pressure in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average wind speed in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average humidity in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average rainfall in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average snowfall in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average UV index in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average visibility in December - Sand Coulee, 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).

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