December weather forecast
Butte City, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Butte City, Idaho, with an average temperature varying between 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Butte City, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.98" (152mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 75.2 snowfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Butte City is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

In Butte City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Butte City experiences its average lowest temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a minimum of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

How cold is it in December?

Butte City in December has an average high-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Butte City, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Butte City, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Butte City.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Butte City, the average day length in December is 9h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Butte City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Butte City?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Butte City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Butte City, ID

Average temperature in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in December
Butte City, ID

Average pressure in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.26"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
Butte City, ID

Average wind speed in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Butte City, ID

Average humidity in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Butte City, ID

Average rainfall in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Butte City, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Butte City, ID

Average snowfall in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Butte City, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Butte City, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Butte City, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Butte City, ID

Average UV index in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Butte City, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Butte City, ID

Average visibility in December - Butte City, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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