December weather forecastCentral, ID

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Central, Idaho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at the peak and 11.3°F (-11.5°C) at the low.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Central, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.3 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Central, Idaho, are January through June, September through December. In Central, during December, snow falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 106.2 snowfall days, and 69.33" (1761mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C), is the coldest month.

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in December in Central is 89%.

In Central, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Central, during December, snow falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Central is 4.5h.

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

In Central, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Central, ID

  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°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 (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Central, ID

  • Average pressure in December: 30.26"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Central, ID

  • Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Central, 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
Central, ID

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Central, ID

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Central, ID

  • Average snowfall in December: 12.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.41").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Central, ID

  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Central, ID

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Central, ID

  • 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 January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Central, ID

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

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
Central, 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).