December weather forecast
Post Falls, ID

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Corbin Park on the banks of the Spokane River flowing downstream in Post Falls, Idaho, USA
Corbin Park on the banks of the Spokane River flowing downstream in Post Falls, Idaho, USA

Weather in December

December plunges Post Falls into the peak of winter with its coldest temperatures and heaviest snowfall. This month registers a significant jump in snowfall, starkly contrasting November's 4.92" (125mm) with its own hefty 13.66" (347mm). Icy landscapes, frosted trees, and joyful Christmas lights embellish the city during this month. Winter sports and holidays festivities take center stage. As December winds down, the city of Post Falls embraces the thick blankets of snow, heralding the coldest month of January.

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C), December is the coldest month in Post Falls.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Post Falls is 90%.

Rainfall

In Post Falls, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Post Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.2 days and collects up to 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Post Falls, during December, snow falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow. In Post Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.8 days and aggregates up to 56.54" (1436mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:06 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Post Falls is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Post Falls?

Post Falls experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

How cold is December in Post Falls?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Post Falls?

In Post Falls, Idaho, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How much does it rain in Post Falls in December?

In Post Falls, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Post Falls?

In December, in Post Falls, it is snowing for 16.9 days. Throughout December, 13.66" (347mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Post Falls?

December has the shortest days of the year in Post Falls, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Post Falls have in December?

In Post Falls, Idaho, the average day length in December is 8h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Post Falls?

On the first day of December in Post Falls, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:06 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Post Falls?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Post Falls, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Post Falls?

In Post Falls, Idaho, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Post Falls?

The months with the lowest UV index in Post Falls are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Post Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Post Falls is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Post Falls, ID

Average temperature in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Post Falls, ID

Average pressure in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Post Falls, ID

Average wind speed in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Post Falls, ID

Average humidity in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

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Average rainfall in December
Post Falls, ID

Average rainfall in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Post Falls, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Post Falls, ID

Average snowfall in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 13.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Post Falls, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Post Falls, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Post Falls, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Post Falls, ID

Average UV index in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Post Falls, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Post Falls, ID

Average visibility in December - Post Falls, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).

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