December weather forecast
Montpelier, ID

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Montpelier, Idaho, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Montpelier, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Montpelier are January through June, September through December. In Montpelier, in December, snow falls for 21.6 days, with typically accumulated 14.49" (368mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 116.1 snowfall days, and 91.14" (2315mm) 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 in Montpelier, 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.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Montpelier, Idaho, is 4.7h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Montpelier?

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).

How cold is December in Montpelier?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Montpelier?

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in Montpelier in December?

In Montpelier, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Montpelier in December?

In Montpelier, in December, during 21.6 snowfall days, 14.49" (368mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Montpelier?

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

How many hours of daylight does Montpelier have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Montpelier?

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, in Montpelier, Idaho, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Montpelier have in December?

In Montpelier, Idaho, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Montpelier?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Montpelier?

In Montpelier, Idaho, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Montpelier, ID

Average temperature in December - Montpelier, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Montpelier, ID

Average pressure in December - Montpelier, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Montpelier, ID

Average wind speed in December - Montpelier, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Montpelier, ID

Average humidity in December - Montpelier, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Montpelier, ID

Average rainfall in December - Montpelier, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Montpelier, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Montpelier, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Montpelier, ID

Average snowfall in December - Montpelier, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Montpelier, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Montpelier, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montpelier, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Montpelier, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Montpelier, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Montpelier, ID

Average UV index in December - Montpelier, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Montpelier, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Montpelier, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Montpelier, ID

Average visibility in December - Montpelier, 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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