December weather forecast
Cooke City, MT

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Weather in December

December secures the onset of intense winter conditions in Cooke City, Montana. With temperatures falling drastically from November, it paves the way for January's severe cold. The snowfall remains relatively consistent at 4.33" (110mm), maintaining the winter vibe. Low temperatures and shortened daylight hours cast a typical winter appearance on the city. The landscapes transform into a winter wonderland, painting a picture-perfect frame for holiday celebrations.

Temperature

December, with its average high-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Cooke City.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Cooke City is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Cooke City is December, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cooke City are January through June, September through December. In December, in Cooke City, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cooke City, during the entire year, snow falls for 92.3 days and aggregates up to 55.83" (1418mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Cooke City?

Cooke City's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and lows of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

How cold is it in Cooke City in December?

In Cooke City, 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 14.9°F (-9.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Cooke City?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the driest month in Cooke City?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Cooke City?

In Cooke City, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Cooke City in December?

In Cooke City, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cooke City?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cooke City?

In December, the average day length in Cooke City, Montana, is 8h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cooke City?

On the first day of December in Cooke City, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cooke City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Cooke City is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cooke City?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cooke City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cooke City, MT

Average temperature in December - Cooke City, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (14.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cooke City, MT

Average pressure in December - Cooke City, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cooke City, MT

Average wind speed in December - Cooke City, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cooke City, MT

Average humidity in December - Cooke City, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cooke City, MT

Average rainfall in December - Cooke City, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cooke City, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Cooke City, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cooke City, MT

Average snowfall in December - Cooke City, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cooke City, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Cooke City, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.8 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
Cooke City, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cooke City, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cooke City, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Cooke City, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (5.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cooke City, MT

Average UV index in December - Cooke City, 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
Cooke City, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Cooke City, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Cooke City, MT

Average visibility in December - Cooke City, 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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