December weather forecastVirginia City, MT
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Virginia City, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 7.7°F (-13.5°C).Temperature
Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and lows at 7.7°F (-13.5°C).Humidity
In Virginia City, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall in Virginia City. In Virginia City, during December, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Virginia City, there are 136.1 snowfall days, and 86.93" (2208mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Virginia City, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average high temperature in December: 22.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (7.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average pressure in December: 30.21"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average snowfall in December: 6.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (14.76").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").
Average snowfall days in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (19.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.3 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average sunshine days in December: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Virginia City, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in December
Virginia City, MT
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
