December weather forecast
Smelterville, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Smelterville, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

Smelterville witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Smelterville, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Smelterville, there are 140.1 rainfall days, and 22.2" (564mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Smelterville are January through May, September through December. In Smelterville, Idaho, in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 9.65" (245mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.8 snowfall days, and 45.31" (1151mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Smelterville.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Smelterville, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:03 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Smelterville are January and December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Smelterville. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Smelterville?

December, recording an average high temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C), is Smelterville's coldest month.

How cold is December in Smelterville?

Smelterville in December has an average high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Smelterville?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Smelterville?

In Smelterville, Idaho, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Smelterville?

In Smelterville, Idaho, in December, during 13.5 snowfall days, 9.65" (245mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Smelterville?

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

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

In Smelterville, Idaho, the average day length in December is 8h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Smelterville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Smelterville, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:03 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Smelterville?

January and December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Smelterville.

How many hours of sunshine does Smelterville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Smelterville is 3.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Smelterville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Smelterville, ID

Average temperature in December - Smelterville, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Smelterville, ID

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Smelterville, ID

Average wind speed in December - Smelterville, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and December (4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Smelterville, ID

Average humidity in December - Smelterville, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

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Average rainfall in December
Smelterville, ID

Average rainfall in December - Smelterville, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Smelterville, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Smelterville, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Smelterville, ID

Average snowfall in December - Smelterville, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Smelterville, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Smelterville, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 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
Smelterville, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smelterville, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Smelterville, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Smelterville, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Smelterville, ID

Average UV index in December - Smelterville, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Smelterville, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Smelterville, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Smelterville, ID

Average visibility in December - Smelterville, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 3mi

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

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