December weather forecast
Santa Rita, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Rita, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

Santa Rita reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 27.1°F (-2.7°C) at the peak and 15.3°F (-9.3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Santa Rita, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 70.4 rainfall days, and 8.46" (215mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Santa Rita, in December, during 10.2 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Rita, there are 54.3 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Santa Rita?

Santa Rita's December weather, with an average high temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average low temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in Santa Rita in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Santa Rita, is 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Rita?

The average relative humidity in December in Santa Rita is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Santa Rita?

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Santa Rita in December?

In Santa Rita, in December, during 10.2 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Rita?

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Santa Rita.

What is the average length of the day in December in Santa Rita?

In Santa Rita, the average day length in December is 8h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Santa Rita?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Santa Rita, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Santa Rita?

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Santa Rita, Montana.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Rita have in December?

In Santa Rita, Montana, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Santa Rita?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Santa Rita?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average temperature in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average pressure in December - Santa Rita, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average wind speed in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average humidity in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

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Average rainfall in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average rainfall in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average snowfall in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.2 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
Santa Rita, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average UV index in December - Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average visibility in December - Santa Rita, 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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