December weather forecast
Priest River, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Priest River, Idaho, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and min 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Priest River experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

In Priest River, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Priest River, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.8 rainfall days, and 23.03" (585mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Priest River, Idaho, in December, snow falls for 17.4 days, with typically accumulated 14.41" (366mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Priest River, there are 77 snowfall days, and 59.17" (1503mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Priest River.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:03 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December is the month when Priest River experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 19.6°F (-6.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

How much does it rain in Priest River in December?

In Priest River, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Priest River?

In Priest River, in December, snow falls for 17.4 days, with typically accumulated 14.41" (366mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Priest River?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 3:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:03 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

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 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Priest River, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Priest River, ID

Average temperature in December - Priest River, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Priest River, ID

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Priest River, ID

Average wind speed in December - Priest River, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Priest River, ID

Average humidity in December - Priest River, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Priest River, ID

Average rainfall in December - Priest River, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Priest River, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Priest River, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Priest River, ID

Average snowfall in December - Priest River, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 14.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Priest River, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Priest River, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Priest River, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Priest River, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Priest River, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Priest River, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Priest River, ID

Average UV index in December - Priest River, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Priest River, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Priest River, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Priest River, ID

Average visibility in December - Priest River, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (3mi).

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