December weather forecast
Stanford, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Stanford, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C) respectively, December is Stanford's coldest month.

Humidity

In Stanford, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Stanford. In Stanford, in December, snow falls for 17.9 days, with typically accumulated 10" (254mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Stanford, Montana, there are 137.4 snowfall days, and 110.08" (2796mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Stanford, Montana.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Stanford is 5h.

UV index

In Stanford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. 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 is the coldest month in Stanford?

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is December in Stanford?

The high-temperature, in December, in Stanford, is 24.3°F (-4.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stanford?

The average relative humidity in December in Stanford, Montana, is 85%.

What is the driest month in Stanford?

The month with the least rainfall in Stanford, Montana, is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Stanford?

In Stanford, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Stanford?

In December, in Stanford, Montana, it is snowing for 17.9 days. Throughout December, 10" (254mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stanford?

The month with the shortest days in Stanford is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Stanford is 8h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Stanford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stanford have in December?

In Stanford, Montana, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Stanford?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Stanford, Montana, is 2. 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
Stanford, MT

Average temperature in December - Stanford, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stanford, MT

Average pressure in December - Stanford, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in December
Stanford, MT

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stanford, MT

Average humidity in December - Stanford, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stanford, MT

Average rainfall in December - Stanford, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stanford, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Stanford, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stanford, MT

Average snowfall in December - Stanford, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 10"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (19.29").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stanford, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Stanford, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stanford, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stanford, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Stanford, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (4.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stanford, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Stanford, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Stanford, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in December
Stanford, MT

Average visibility in December - Stanford, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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