December weather forecast
Bench, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Bench, Idaho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

Bench experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In Bench, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bench, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.3 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Bench. In Bench, in December, snow falls for 19.9 days, with typically accumulated 12.05" (306mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 106.2 snowfall days, and 69.33" (1761mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bench.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Bench is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Bench?

In Bench, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

How cold is it in Bench in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bench, records 25.7°F (-3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bench?

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

How much does it rain in Bench in December?

In Bench, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bench in December?

In Bench, during December, snow falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bench?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bench, Idaho.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bench?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bench, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bench have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Bench?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bench, Idaho, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bench, ID

Average temperature in December - Bench, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Bench, ID

Average pressure in December - Bench, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.26"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bench, ID

Average wind speed in December - Bench, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Bench, ID

Average humidity in December - Bench, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Bench, ID

Average rainfall in December - Bench, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Bench, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Bench, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bench, ID

Average snowfall in December - Bench, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.41").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bench, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Bench, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bench, 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 3min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bench, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Bench, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Bench, ID

Average UV index in December - Bench, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bench, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Bench, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

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).

Average visibility in December
Bench, ID

Average visibility in December - Bench, 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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