December weather forecast
Richfield, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Richfield, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Temperature

Richfield's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) to a low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Richfield, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Richfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 74.4 days and collects up to 8.03" (204mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 6.1" (155mm) of snow is accumulated. In Richfield, Idaho, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.1 days and aggregates up to 29.65" (753mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

How cold is December?

In December, in Richfield, the average high-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Richfield, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Richfield, during December, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Richfield in December?

In Richfield, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 6.1" (155mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richfield, ID

Average temperature in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Richfield, ID

Average pressure in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richfield, ID

Average wind speed in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and June (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Richfield, ID

Average humidity in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Richfield, ID

Average rainfall in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Richfield, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richfield, ID

Average snowfall in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richfield, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richfield, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richfield, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Richfield, ID

Average UV index in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Richfield, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Richfield, ID

Average visibility in December - Richfield, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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