December weather forecast
Malta, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Malta, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

Malta, Idaho, reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 30.9°F (-0.6°C) at the peak and 19.8°F (-6.8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Malta, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Malta, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Malta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.9 days and collects up to 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Malta, during December, snow falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.68" (195mm) of snow. In Malta, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.6 days and aggregates up to 33.74" (857mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, in Malta, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Malta, the average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and as low as 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Malta, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Malta, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Malta, in December, snow falls for 14.6 days, with typically accumulated 7.68" (195mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Malta have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Malta?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Malta have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Malta, Idaho, is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Malta?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Malta, ID

Average temperature in December - Malta, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Malta, ID

Average pressure in December - Malta, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Malta, ID

Average wind speed in December - Malta, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Malta, ID

Average humidity in December - Malta, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Malta, ID

Average rainfall in December - Malta, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Malta, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Malta, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Malta, ID

Average snowfall in December - Malta, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Malta, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Malta, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Malta, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Malta, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Malta, ID

Average UV index in December - Malta, ID
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Malta, ID

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Malta, ID

Average visibility in December - Malta, 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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