December weather forecast
Downey, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Downey, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and an average high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

In Downey, the month of December is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Downey, in December, during 15.6 snowfall days, 9.88" (251mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.7 snowfall days, and 48.82" (1240mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

How cold is December?

In December, in Downey, the average high-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Downey, Idaho, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Downey, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Downey, Idaho, during December, snow falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.88" (251mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Downey have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Downey have in December?

In Downey, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Downey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Downey, ID

Average temperature in December - Downey, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Downey, ID

Average pressure in December - Downey, 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
Downey, ID

Average wind speed in December - Downey, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Downey, ID

Average humidity in December - Downey, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (35%).

Average rainfall in December
Downey, ID

Average rainfall in December - Downey, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Downey, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Downey, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Downey, ID

Average snowfall in December - Downey, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Downey, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Downey, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Downey, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Downey, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Downey, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Downey, ID

Average UV index in December - Downey, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Downey, ID

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Downey, ID

Average visibility in December - Downey, 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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