December weather forecastDriggs, ID

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Driggs, Idaho, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Temperature

Driggs's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a low of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Driggs, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Driggs, there are 110.1 rainfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Driggs. In December, in Driggs, Idaho, it is snowing for 21.8 days. Throughout December, 19.41" (493mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.3 snowfall days, and 120.47" (3060mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Driggs, Idaho, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Driggs, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Driggs are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest time of the year in Driggs, Idaho, is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a low of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

In Driggs, 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 9.5°F (-12.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

The average relative humidity in December in Driggs is 90%.

In Driggs, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

In Driggs, Idaho, in December, during 21.8 snowfall days, 19.41" (493mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Driggs, Idaho, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Driggs, Idaho, is 8h and 59min.

On the first day of December in Driggs, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Driggs.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Driggs, Idaho, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average pressure in December: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average snowfall in December: 19.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24.06").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Driggs, ID

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Driggs, 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).