December weather forecast
Montpelier, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Montpelier, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and min 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Temperature

Montpelier's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In Montpelier, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Montpelier, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Montpelier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Montpelier, during December, snow falls for 21.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm) of snow. In Montpelier, during the entire year, snow falls for 116.1 days and aggregates up to 91.14" (2315mm) 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 7:35 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Montpelier are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) to a low of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

How cold is December?

During December, Montpelier experiences an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°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 Montpelier, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Montpelier?

In Montpelier, during December, snow falls for 21.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm) 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 Montpelier have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Montpelier, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Montpelier, Idaho, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Montpelier, ID

Average temperature in December - Montpelier, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Montpelier, ID

Average pressure in December - Montpelier, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.25"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
Montpelier, ID

Average wind speed in December - Montpelier, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Montpelier, ID

Average humidity in December - Montpelier, 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
Montpelier, ID

Average rainfall in December - Montpelier, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Montpelier, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Montpelier, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Montpelier, ID

Average snowfall in December - Montpelier, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 14.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (18.39").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Montpelier, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Montpelier, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montpelier, 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: 4h and 4min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Montpelier, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Montpelier, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Montpelier, ID

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Montpelier, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Montpelier, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

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
Montpelier, ID

Average visibility in December - Montpelier, 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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