December weather forecast
Payette, ID

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Weather in December

December brings the full force of winter to Payette, with the lowest daylight hours of the year and the return of significant snowfall. Commensurate with the approaching winter solstice, it's a month characterized by early sunsets, with only 8.9 daylight hours. The snowfall in December is the heaviest of the year, recording 6.46" (164mm). Shifting from November, it's colder and much snowier, marking a quintessential end to the year.

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month in Payette, Idaho, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Payette is December, when snow falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Payette, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Payette, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Payette. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Payette?

Payette's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in Payette in December?

In December, in Payette, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Payette?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Payette?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Payette. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Payette?

In Payette, Idaho, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Payette?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Payette in December?

In Payette, during December, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Payette?

December has the shortest days of the year in Payette, Idaho, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Payette?

In Payette, the average day length in December is 8h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Payette?

On the first day of December in Payette, Idaho, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Payette?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Payette have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Payette?

The months with the lowest UV index in Payette are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Payette?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Payette is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Payette, ID

Average temperature in December - Payette, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Payette, ID

Average pressure in December - Payette, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.21"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Payette, ID

Average wind speed in December - Payette, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Payette, ID

Average humidity in December - Payette, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (31%).

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Average rainfall in December
Payette, ID

Average rainfall in December - Payette, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Payette, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Payette, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Payette, ID

Average snowfall in December - Payette, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Payette, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Payette, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Payette, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Payette, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Payette, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Payette, ID

Average UV index in December - Payette, ID
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Payette, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Payette, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in December
Payette, ID

Average visibility in December - Payette, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (5mi).

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