December weather forecast
Bennington, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bennington, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.5°F (-12.5°C) and max 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and as low as 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Bennington, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Bennington, in December, during 21.6 snowfall days, 14.49" (368mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bennington, Idaho, during the entire year, snow falls for 116.1 days and aggregates up to 91.14" (2315mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December stands out as Bennington's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Bennington, is 25.2°F (-3.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Bennington, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bennington, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bennington, in December, snow falls for 21.6 days, with typically accumulated 14.49" (368mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bennington have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bennington, ID

Average temperature in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Bennington, ID

Average pressure in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bennington, ID

Average wind speed in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Bennington, ID

Average humidity in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Bennington, ID

Average rainfall in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Bennington, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bennington, ID

Average snowfall in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 14.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (18.39").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bennington, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bennington, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bennington, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bennington, ID

Average UV index in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bennington, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Bennington, ID

Average visibility in December - Bennington, ID
  • 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 and February (3mi).

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