December weather forecast
Lava Hot Springs, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lava Hot Springs, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and min 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Humidity

In Lava Hot Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Lava Hot Springs, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lava Hot Springs, there are 100.3 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Lava Hot Springs, during December, snow falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow. In Lava Hot Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 106.2 days and aggregates up to 69.33" (1761mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. 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, with its high-temperature average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low-temperature average of 11.3°F (-11.5°C), is the coldest month in Lava Hot Springs.

How cold is it in December?

Lava Hot Springs in December has an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lava Hot Springs, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lava Hot Springs, in December, during 19.9 snowfall days, 12.05" (306mm) 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 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Lava Hot Springs, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lava Hot Springs have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. 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 temperature in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average temperature in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average pressure in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.26"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average wind speed in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average humidity in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average rainfall in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average snowfall in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.41").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average UV index in December - Lava Hot Springs, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Lava Hot Springs, ID

Average visibility in December - Lava Hot Springs, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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