December weather forecast
Malta, MT

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Weather in December

Concluding the calendar, December embraces a wintry scenario with temperatures settling to a low of 13.8°F (-10.1°C). Snowfall reaches one of its annual highs at 3.9" (99mm), beautifully blanketing the city. The weather screams "winter is here," making way for snow-related activities. Amid less daylight, the local community indulges in festive preparations, adding bright colors to the snow-clad Malta.

Temperature

Malta experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). Throughout December, Malta experiences a low-temperature average of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

Humidity

In Malta, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.7 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Malta, 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.8°F (-10.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Malta, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Malta, in December, during 12.7 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Malta have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Malta have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Malta, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Malta, MT

Average temperature in December - Malta, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Malta, MT

Average pressure in December - Malta, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Malta, MT

Average wind speed in December - Malta, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Malta, MT

Average humidity in December - Malta, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Malta, MT

Average rainfall in December - Malta, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.89").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Malta, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Malta, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Malta, MT

Average snowfall in December - Malta, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Malta, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Malta, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Malta, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Malta, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • 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 February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Malta, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Malta, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Malta, MT

Average UV index in December - Malta, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Malta, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Malta, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Malta, MT

Average visibility in December - Malta, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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