December weather forecast
Pierce, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pierce, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.2°F (1.2°C) and min 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

Pierce's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 34.2°F (1.2°C) to a low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Pierce, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pierce, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pierce, in December, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.26" (159mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 23.19" (589mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:06 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average high and low temperatures of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) respectively, December is Pierce's coldest month.

How cold is December?

In Pierce, 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pierce, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pierce, during December, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pierce?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 3:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:06 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pierce have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Pierce, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Pierce, ID

Average temperature in December - Pierce, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Pierce, ID

Average pressure in December - Pierce, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pierce, ID

Average wind speed in December - Pierce, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pierce, ID

Average humidity in December - Pierce, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Pierce, ID

Average rainfall in December - Pierce, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and March (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Pierce, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Pierce, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pierce, ID

Average snowfall in December - Pierce, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pierce, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Pierce, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pierce, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pierce, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Pierce, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Pierce, ID

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Pierce, ID

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Pierce, ID

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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