December weather forecast
Sanders, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Sanders, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

In Sanders, the coldest months are January and December, registering an average high-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January, November and December are months with the least rain in Sanders when the rain falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Sanders, in December, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sanders, there are 47 snowfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Sanders, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Sanders.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Sanders. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Sanders?

Sanders's coldest months, January and December, record an average high-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

How cold is December in Sanders?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sanders, is 30.9°F (-0.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.3°F (-7.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sanders?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the driest month in Sanders?

The months with the least rainfall are January, November and December Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Sanders in December?

In Sanders, Montana, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sanders?

In Sanders, Montana, in December, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sanders?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sanders have in December?

The average day length in December in Sanders is 8h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sanders?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sanders, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:32 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sanders?

The months with the least sunshine in Sanders are February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanders have in December?

In Sanders, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sanders?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Sanders?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sanders, Montana, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sanders, MT

Average temperature in December - Sanders, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sanders, MT

Average pressure in December - Sanders, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sanders, MT

Average wind speed in December - Sanders, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sanders, MT

Average humidity in December - Sanders, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sanders, MT

Average rainfall in December - Sanders, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sanders, MT

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sanders, MT

Average snowfall in December - Sanders, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sanders, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Sanders, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 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
Sanders, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanders, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sanders, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Sanders, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sanders, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sanders, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Sanders, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Sanders, MT

Average visibility in December - Sanders, 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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