December weather forecast
Fairfield, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairfield, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and min 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Temperature

Fairfield records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fairfield, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically 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 Fairfield. In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 6.1" (155mm) of snow is 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 7:52 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

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

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fairfield, records 27.9°F (-2.3°C), while the low-temperature is 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fairfield, during December, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 6.1" (155mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fairfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

What are the months 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 Fairfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Fairfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairfield, ID

Average temperature in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average pressure in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average wind speed in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average humidity in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average rainfall in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average snowfall in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average UV index in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ID

Average visibility in December - Fairfield, 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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