December weather forecast
Clifton, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Clifton, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and lows of 14.9°F (-9.5°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Clifton, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Clifton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.4 days and collects up to 18.27" (464mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 17.3 days. Throughout December, 12.4" (315mm) of snow is accumulated. In Clifton, during the entire year, snow falls for 83.8 days and aggregates up to 60.12" (1527mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Clifton, Idaho, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Clifton reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at the peak and 14.9°F (-9.5°C) at the lowest.

How cold is December?

In December, in Clifton, the average high-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Clifton, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Clifton, in December, during 17.3 snowfall days, 12.4" (315mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Clifton have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Clifton, ID

Average temperature in December - Clifton, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Clifton, ID

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clifton, ID

Average wind speed in December - Clifton, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Clifton, ID

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Clifton, ID

Average rainfall in December - Clifton, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Clifton, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Clifton, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clifton, ID

Average snowfall in December - Clifton, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clifton, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Clifton, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (17.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clifton, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clifton, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Clifton, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Clifton, ID

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Clifton, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Clifton, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Clifton, ID

Average visibility in December - Clifton, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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