December weather forecast
Moorhead, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Moorhead, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Moorhead. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Moorhead, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.3 snowfall days, and 28.82" (732mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Moorhead, Montana, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Moorhead. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Moorhead?

The coldest time of the year in Moorhead is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is December in Moorhead?

The high-temperature in Moorhead during December is 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and the low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Moorhead?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the driest month in Moorhead?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Moorhead in December?

In Moorhead, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Moorhead in December?

In Moorhead, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Moorhead?

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

How many hours of daylight does Moorhead have in December?

The average day length in December in Moorhead is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Moorhead?

On the first day of December in Moorhead, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Moorhead have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Moorhead, Montana, is 6.1h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Moorhead?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Moorhead, MT

Average temperature in December - Moorhead, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Moorhead, MT

Average pressure in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average wind speed in December - Moorhead, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and December (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Moorhead, MT

Average humidity in December - Moorhead, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

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Average rainfall in December
Moorhead, MT

Average rainfall in December - Moorhead, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Moorhead, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Moorhead, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Moorhead, MT

Average snowfall in December - Moorhead, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Moorhead, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Moorhead, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 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
Moorhead, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moorhead, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Moorhead, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Moorhead, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Moorhead, MT

Average UV index in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Moorhead, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Moorhead, MT

Average visibility in December - Moorhead, 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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