December weather forecast
Orchard Homes, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Orchard Homes, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

In Orchard Homes, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Orchard Homes is 88%.

Rainfall

July and December are months with the least rain in Orchard Homes when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Orchard Homes, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Orchard Homes, during the entire year, snow falls for 44 days and aggregates up to 8.07" (205mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Orchard Homes. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Orchard Homes?

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C), is the coldest month in Orchard Homes.

How cold is December in Orchard Homes?

In December, in Orchard Homes, the average high-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orchard Homes?

The average relative humidity in December in Orchard Homes is 88%.

What is the driest month in Orchard Homes?

July and December are months with the least rain in Orchard Homes, Montana, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Orchard Homes?

In December, in Orchard Homes, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Orchard Homes?

In Orchard Homes, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orchard Homes?

December has the shortest days of the year in Orchard Homes, Montana, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Orchard Homes have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orchard Homes?

On the first day of December in Orchard Homes, Montana, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Orchard Homes have in December?

In Orchard Homes, Montana, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Orchard Homes?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Orchard Homes.

How high is the UV index in December in Orchard Homes?

In Orchard Homes, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average temperature in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average pressure in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average wind speed in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average humidity in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (50%).

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Average rainfall in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average rainfall in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.47").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and December (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average snowfall in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9 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
Orchard Homes, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orchard Homes, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average UV index in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average visibility in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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