December weather forecast
Miles City, MT

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Weather in December

December marks the arrival of full-fledged winter in Miles City, Montana. The month is distinguished by cold temperatures, comparable to those in January. Along with the dip in the mercury, this month also holds the record for the shortest daylight hours of the year. A steady increase in snowfall instances transforms the city into a white winter wonderland. A truly wintry feel descends on the city in December, complete with cold temperatures, shorter days, and snow-clad landscapes.

Temperature

As December arrives, Miles City's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C). During December, Miles City records an average temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In Miles City, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are November and December Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Miles City, in December, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Miles City, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.4 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Miles City, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Miles City, Montana, are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Miles City are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Miles City?

In December, in Miles City, the average high-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Miles City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Miles City, Montana, is 78%.

What is the driest month in Miles City?

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

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

In Miles City, Montana, in December, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Miles City in December?

In Miles City, Montana, during December, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

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

December has the shortest days of the year in Miles City, Montana, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Miles City have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Miles City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Miles City, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:26 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Miles City?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Miles City is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Miles City?

The months with the lowest UV index in Miles City, Montana, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Miles City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Miles City, Montana, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Miles City, MT

Average temperature in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Miles City, MT

Average pressure in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Miles City, MT

Average wind speed in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Miles City, MT

Average humidity in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

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Average rainfall in December
Miles City, MT

Average rainfall in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Miles City, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Miles City, MT

Average snowfall in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Miles City, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Miles City, MT

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Miles City, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Miles City, MT

Average UV index in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Miles City, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Miles City, MT

Average visibility in December - Miles 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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