December weather forecast
Minidoka, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Minidoka, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

December, having an average high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Minidoka, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Minidoka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Minidoka.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Minidoka, Idaho, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Minidoka notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Minidoka, is 32.5°F (0.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Minidoka, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Minidoka, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Minidoka, the average day length in December is 9h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Minidoka have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Minidoka, ID

Average temperature in December - Minidoka, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Minidoka, ID

Average pressure in December - Minidoka, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Minidoka, ID

Average wind speed in December - Minidoka, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Minidoka, ID

Average humidity in December - Minidoka, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Minidoka, ID

Average rainfall in December - Minidoka, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Minidoka, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Minidoka, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and April (14 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Minidoka, ID

Average snowfall in December - Minidoka, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Minidoka, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Minidoka, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Minidoka, 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: 5h and 5min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Minidoka, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Minidoka, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Minidoka, ID

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Minidoka, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Minidoka, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Minidoka, ID

Average visibility in December - Minidoka, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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