December weather forecast
Dalton Gardens, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Dalton Gardens, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 21.2°F (-6°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In December, in Dalton Gardens, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dalton Gardens, Idaho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.2 days and collects up to 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Dalton Gardens, during December, snow falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow. In Dalton Gardens, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.8 days and aggregates up to 56.54" (1436mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:05 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Dalton Gardens, is 31.3°F (-0.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21.2°F (-6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dalton Gardens, in December, during 16.9 snowfall days, 13.66" (347mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dalton Gardens have in December?

In Dalton Gardens, the average day length in December is 8h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:05 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dalton Gardens?

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

February, November 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 is 1. 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 temperature in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average temperature in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average pressure in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average wind speed in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average humidity in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average rainfall in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average snowfall in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 13.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average UV index in December - Dalton Gardens, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Dalton Gardens, ID

Average visibility in December - Dalton Gardens, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).

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