December weather forecast
Mountain Home, ID

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Weather in December

December in Mountain Home, Idaho, USA heralds the arrival of winter. The average high and low temperatures are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively, making it the coldest month of the year. Stepping up on November's snowfall, December witnesses a significant 4.06" (103mm). Frosty mornings, freezing temperatures, and a festive atmosphere mark the final month of the year, rounding off the climatic cycle in a beautiful wintry wrap.

Temperature

Mountain Home witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Mountain Home. Rain falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mountain Home is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Mountain Home.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December is the month when Mountain Home sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold is it in December?

During December, Mountain Home experiences an average high-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mountain Home, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Mountain Home is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mountain Home, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) 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 Mountain Home have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Mountain Home have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mountain Home is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Mountain Home?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average temperature in December - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average pressure in December - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.22"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mountain Home, ID

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average humidity in December - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average rainfall in December - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average snowfall in December - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountain Home, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average UV index in December - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Mountain Home, ID

Average visibility in December - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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