December weather forecast
Carey, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carey, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Temperature

Carey's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Humidity

In Carey, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.4 rainfall days, and 8.03" (204mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Carey, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 6.1" (155mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.1 snowfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December, having an average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low-temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Carey, Idaho, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Carey, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Carey, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.1" (155mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Carey have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Carey is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carey, ID

Average temperature in December - Carey, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Carey, ID

Average pressure in December - Carey, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carey, ID

Average wind speed in December - Carey, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and June (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Carey, ID

Average humidity in December - Carey, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Carey, ID

Average rainfall in December - Carey, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Carey, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Carey, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carey, ID

Average snowfall in December - Carey, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carey, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Carey, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carey, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Carey, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Carey, ID

Average UV index in December - Carey, ID
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carey, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Carey, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Carey, ID

Average visibility in December - Carey, 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, February and December (5mi).

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