December weather forecast
Bennington, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bennington, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and min 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Bennington, during December, snow falls for 21.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm) of snow. In Bennington, during the entire year, snow falls for 116.1 days and aggregates up to 91.14" (2315mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Bennington is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is December?

Bennington in December has an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in Bennington in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bennington, in December, snow falls for 21.6 days, with typically accumulated 14.49" (368mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bennington have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bennington have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Bennington, ID

Average pressure in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bennington, ID

Average wind speed in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Bennington, ID

Average humidity in December - Bennington, 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
Bennington, ID

Average rainfall in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Bennington, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bennington, ID

Average snowfall in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 14.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (18.39").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bennington, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bennington, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bennington, ID

Average UV index in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bennington, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Bennington, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

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
Bennington, ID

Average visibility in December - Bennington, 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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