December weather forecast
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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Santa, Idaho, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

In Santa, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Santa, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Santa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.6 days and collects up to 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 9.37" (238mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.4 snowfall days, and 44.53" (1131mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Santa, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:06 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Santa's December weather, with an average high temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is December?

During December, Santa experiences an average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Santa, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Santa, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Santa, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 3:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:06 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Santa, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

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?

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Santa, ID

Average temperature in December - Santa, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Santa, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Santa, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Santa, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa, ID

Average rainfall in December - Santa, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

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

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Santa, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Santa, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Santa, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Santa, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Santa, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa, ID

Average UV index in December - Santa, 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
Santa, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Santa, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Santa, ID

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

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

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