December weather forecast
Murphy, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Murphy, Idaho, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.1°F (2.3°C) and min 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

December is Murphy's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and lows of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Murphy is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December, with an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Murphy, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Murphy, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Murphy, during December, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Murphy, the average day length in December is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Murphy, ID

Average temperature in December - Murphy, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Murphy, ID

Average pressure in December - Murphy, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.21"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Murphy, ID

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Murphy, ID

Average humidity in December - Murphy, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (29%).

Average rainfall in December
Murphy, ID

Average rainfall in December - Murphy, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Murphy, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Murphy, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Murphy, ID

Average snowfall in December - Murphy, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Murphy, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Murphy, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.2 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
Murphy, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Murphy, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Murphy, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Murphy, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Murphy, ID

Average UV index in December - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Murphy, 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 9).

Average visibility in December
Murphy, ID

Average visibility in December - Murphy, 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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