December weather forecast
Shonkin, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Shonkin, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Shonkin's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

In Shonkin, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shonkin are January through May, September through December. In Shonkin, Montana, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Shonkin, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shonkin. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Shonkin?

Shonkin, Montana, experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

How cold is December in Shonkin?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Shonkin, Montana, are 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 18.5°F (-7.5°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shonkin?

In December, the average relative humidity in Shonkin, Montana, is 76%.

What is the driest month in Shonkin?

The month with the least rainfall in Shonkin is December, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Shonkin in December?

In December, in Shonkin, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Shonkin in December?

In Shonkin, Montana, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shonkin?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Shonkin?

The average day length in December in Shonkin is 8h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Shonkin?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shonkin?

The months with the least sunshine in Shonkin are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shonkin?

In Shonkin, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shonkin?

The months with the lowest UV index in Shonkin, Montana, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Shonkin?

In Shonkin, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shonkin, MT

Average temperature in December - Shonkin, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shonkin, MT

Average pressure in December - Shonkin, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shonkin, MT

Average wind speed in December - Shonkin, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shonkin, MT

Average humidity in December - Shonkin, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shonkin, MT

Average rainfall in December - Shonkin, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shonkin, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Shonkin, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shonkin, MT

Average snowfall in December - Shonkin, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shonkin, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Shonkin, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 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
Shonkin, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shonkin, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shonkin, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Shonkin, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shonkin, MT

Average UV index in December - Shonkin, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Shonkin, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Shonkin, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Shonkin, MT

Average visibility in December - Shonkin, 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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