December weather forecast
Hailey, ID

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Weather in December

December in Hailey, Idaho, means the return of wintry weather, frosty landscapes, and festive cheer. Snowflakes dance in the skies and transform the city into a winter wonderland. Heaviest snowfall of 11.26" (286mm) and coldest temperatures with lows of 10.2°F (-12.1°C) indicate that winter has fully set in. Sparkling holiday decorations against the stunning snow-covered backdrop offer a mesmerizing spectacle. Cold weather activities like ice skating and sledding become the highlight of the season.

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

Humidity

In Hailey, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Hailey, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hailey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.1 days and collects up to 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 11.26" (286mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hailey, there are 72.5 snowfall days, and 57.05" (1449mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Hailey, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hailey, is 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hailey, Idaho, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hailey, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 11.26" (286mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hailey have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Hailey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hailey, ID

Average temperature in December - Hailey, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (52.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hailey, ID

Average pressure in December - Hailey, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hailey, ID

Average wind speed in December - Hailey, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Hailey, ID

Average humidity in December - Hailey, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Hailey, ID

Average rainfall in December - Hailey, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Hailey, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Hailey, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hailey, ID

Average snowfall in December - Hailey, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hailey, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Hailey, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hailey, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hailey, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Hailey, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Hailey, ID

Average UV index in December - Hailey, 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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hailey, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Hailey, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Hailey, ID

Average visibility in December - Hailey, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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 and February (4mi).

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