December weather forecast
Moscow, ID

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Clean paths and scenic, neat lawns surrounding lone red barn in a field in Moscow, Idaho
Clean paths and scenic, neat lawns surrounding lone red barn in a field in Moscow, Idaho

Weather in December

December showers Moscow in a wintry ambiance, celebrating the holiday spirit with cooler temperatures and a flurry of snow. The city is cloaked in a winter veil, with extended hours of darkness painting a twilight scene. The wind contributes to the chill and occasional snowfall graces the city skylines. The considerable drop in temperatures makes staying indoors a popular choice, especially when temperatures tumble between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34°F (1.1°C), culminating in the year on a wintry high.

Temperature

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 11.14" (283mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.2 snowfall days, and 47.24" (1200mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:10 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Moscow, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The month of December sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 34°F (1.1°C) at the peak and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) at the low.

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Moscow, is 34°F (1.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.1°F (-4.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Moscow in December?

In Moscow, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Moscow, during December, snow falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.14" (283mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Moscow have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:10 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Moscow?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Moscow, ID

Average temperature in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Moscow, ID

Average pressure in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Moscow, ID

Average wind speed in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Moscow, ID

Average humidity in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Moscow, ID

Average rainfall in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Moscow, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (18.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moscow, ID

Average snowfall in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moscow, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moscow, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Moscow, ID

Average UV index in December - Moscow, 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
Moscow, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Moscow, ID

Average visibility in December - Moscow, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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 December (4mi).

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