December weather forecastMontrose, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Montrose, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).Temperature
As November transitions into December, a clear downswing in temperatures is observed, with average highs retreating from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average temperature drops to 15.4°F (-9.2°C) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Montrose, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Montrose, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.3 days and collects up to 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Montrose. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Montrose, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Montrose, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Montrose, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Montrose, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Montrose, SD
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Montrose, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Montrose, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Montrose, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Montrose, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Montrose, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Montrose, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Montrose, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Montrose, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Montrose, SD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
