December weather forecast
Border, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Border, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) at the peak and 9.9°F (-12.3°C) at the base.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Border, Idaho, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Border, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.7 days and collects up to 16.69" (424mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Border, during December, snow falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow. In Border, during the entire year, snow falls for 104.6 days and aggregates up to 63.58" (1615mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Border, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is it in December?

In Border, in December, the average high-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Border, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 18.5 days. Throughout December, 9.09" (231mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

In Border, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Border have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Border, Idaho, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Border, ID

Average temperature in December - Border, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Border, ID

Average pressure in December - Border, 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
Border, ID

Average wind speed in December - Border, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Border, ID

Average humidity in December - Border, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Border, ID

Average rainfall in December - Border, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Border, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Border, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Border, ID

Average snowfall in December - Border, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (12.17").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Border, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Border, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Border, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Border, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Border, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Border, ID

Average UV index in December - Border, 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
Border, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Border, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Border, ID

Average visibility in December - Border, 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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