December weather forecast
Carmen, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Carmen, Idaho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a minimum average of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Humidity

In Carmen, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Carmen, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.5 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Carmen are January through May, September through December. In Carmen, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Carmen, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.5 days and aggregates up to 22.76" (578mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, 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 radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

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).

How cold is December?

In Carmen, in December, the average high-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Carmen is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Carmen, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Carmen, Idaho, in December, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Carmen have in December?

In Carmen, Idaho, the average day length in December is 8h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carmen have in December?

In Carmen, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Carmen is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carmen, ID

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°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 August (47.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (9.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Carmen, ID

Average pressure in December - Carmen, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.23"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carmen, ID

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Carmen, ID

Average humidity in December - Carmen, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Carmen, ID

Average rainfall in December - Carmen, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Carmen, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Carmen, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carmen, ID

Average snowfall in December - Carmen, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carmen, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Carmen, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carmen, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carmen, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Carmen, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Carmen, ID

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Carmen, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Carmen, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Carmen, ID

Average visibility in December - Carmen, 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, February, March and December (4mi).

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