December weather forecastMoscow, ID
December
Weather in December
December showers Moscow in a wintry ambiance, celebrating the holiday spirit with cooler temperatures and a flurry of snow. The city is cloaked in a winter veil, with extended hours of darkness painting a twilight scene. The wind contributes to the chill and occasional snowfall graces the city skylines. The considerable drop in temperatures makes staying indoors a popular choice, especially when temperatures tumble between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34°F (1.1°C), culminating in the year on a wintry high.Temperature
The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 11.14" (283mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.2 snowfall days, and 47.24" (1200mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:10 pm PST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.UV index
In Moscow, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Moscow, ID
- Average high temperature in December: 34°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Moscow, ID
- Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Moscow, ID
- Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Moscow, ID
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).
Average rainfall in December
Moscow, ID
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Moscow, ID
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (18.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Moscow, ID
- Average snowfall in December: 11.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Moscow, ID
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Moscow, ID
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Moscow, ID
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Moscow, 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Moscow, ID
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Moscow, ID
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).
