December weather forecastMalad City, ID
December
Weather in December
December in Malad City, Idaho, is the threshold month for the winter season. Snowfall amplifies to nearly 9.88" (251mm) as the city embraces the frigid winter months. Frost clings to rooftops, and the city turns into a picturesque winter scene. Days shorten, and an increase in cloud cover lends a solemn cast to the atmosphere. The curtain of the year drops with December, setting the stage for a snowy transformation of nature, truly living up to the idyllic wintertime ambiance.Temperature
Temperature readings in Malad City reach their annual highs in December, averaging 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a minimum average of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).Humidity
In Malad City, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Malad City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.3 days and collects up to 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Malad City, Idaho, in December, snow falls for 15.6 days, with typically accumulated 9.88" (251mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 68.7 snowfall days, and 48.82" (1240mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Malad City, the average sunshine in December is 5h.UV index
In Malad City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Malad City, ID
- Average high temperature in December: 28.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Malad City, ID
- Average pressure in December: 30.25"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Malad City, ID
- Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Malad City, ID
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (35%).
Average rainfall in December
Malad City, ID
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Malad City, ID
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Malad City, ID
- Average snowfall in December: 9.88"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Malad City, ID
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Malad City, ID
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Malad City, ID
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Malad City, ID
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Malad City, ID
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in December
Malad City, ID
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
