December weather forecast
Preston, ID

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Weather in December

Finally, December ushers in a full swing of winter in Preston, Idaho. Despite the cold, crisp weather and shorter daylight hours, a unique beauty resides in the town during this time. Snowfall becomes a regular feature alongside falling temperatures, layering the city in a blanket of white. The yearly cycle concludes with this month being one of the coldest and snowiest. With its serene snowscape and winter chill, December indeed brings a cozy conclusion to the year in Preston.

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

In Preston, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Preston, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.4 days and collects up to 18.27" (464mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Preston, during December, snow falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.4" (315mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Preston, Idaho, there are 83.8 snowfall days, and 60.12" (1527mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Preston. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 14.9°F (-9.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Preston, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Preston, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Preston, in December, snow falls for 17.3 days, with typically accumulated 12.4" (315mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Preston?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Preston, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Preston?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January 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 Preston, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in December
Preston, ID

Average temperature in December - Preston, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Preston, ID

Average pressure in December - Preston, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Preston, ID

Average wind speed in December - Preston, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Preston, ID

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Preston, ID

Average rainfall in December - Preston, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Preston, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Preston, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Preston, ID

Average snowfall in December - Preston, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Preston, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Preston, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (17.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Preston, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Preston, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Preston, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Preston, ID

Average UV index in December - Preston, 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 January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Preston, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Preston, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Preston, ID

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

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

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