December weather forecast
Buffalo, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Buffalo, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16°F (-8.9°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

Buffalo witnesses its lowest temperatures during February and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Buffalo, Montana, is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Buffalo, in December, during 13.5 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Buffalo, during the entire year, snow falls for 83.4 days and aggregates up to 45.51" (1156mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Buffalo, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Buffalo, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Buffalo?

The yearly lowest temperatures in Buffalo occur in February and December, averaging a high-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

How cold is it in Buffalo in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Buffalo, Montana, are 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 16°F (-8.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Buffalo?

In December, the average relative humidity in Buffalo, Montana, is 77%.

What is the driest month in Buffalo?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Buffalo in December?

In Buffalo, Montana, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Buffalo?

In Buffalo, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Buffalo?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Buffalo.

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

In December, the average day length in Buffalo, Montana, is 8h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Buffalo?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Buffalo?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Buffalo is 5.6h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Buffalo are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Buffalo?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo, MT

Average temperature in December - Buffalo, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Buffalo, MT

Average pressure in December - Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, MT

Average wind speed in December - Buffalo, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, April and October (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Buffalo, MT

Average humidity in December - Buffalo, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

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Average rainfall in December
Buffalo, MT

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Buffalo, MT

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.2 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
Buffalo, MT

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Buffalo, MT

Average UV index in December - Buffalo, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Buffalo, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Buffalo, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Buffalo, MT

Average visibility in December - Buffalo, 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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