December weather forecast
Mackay, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mackay, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and an average high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

Mackay's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) to a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mackay, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Mackay, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 5.98" (152mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.2 snowfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mackay, is 25.3°F (-3.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Mackay, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mackay, Idaho, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mackay have in December?

In Mackay, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Mackay, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Mackay, ID

Average temperature in December - Mackay, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in December
Mackay, ID

Average pressure in December - Mackay, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.26"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mackay, ID

Average wind speed in December - Mackay, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mackay, ID

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Mackay, ID

Average rainfall in December - Mackay, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Mackay, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Mackay, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mackay, ID

Average snowfall in December - Mackay, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mackay, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Mackay, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mackay, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mackay, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Mackay, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mackay, ID

Average UV index in December - Mackay, 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
Mackay, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Mackay, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Mackay, ID

Average visibility in December - Mackay, 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 and February (4mi).

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