December weather forecast
Shelley, ID

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Weather in December

December brings the full force of winter to Shelley, Idaho. The fall in temperatures continues, with the mercury often plummeting to chilling lows. Snowfall makes a grand reappearance after a long hiatus, with 6.5" (165mm) settling throughout the city in December. The shorter sunshine hours coupled with a high relative humidity sets a classic, cozy winter scene. It's a period of frost, snow and warm fireplaces, wrapping up the calendar year with a touch of winter magic.

Temperature

Temperature records in Shelley mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and lows at 16°F (-8.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Shelley, during December, snow falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow. In Shelley, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.1 days and aggregates up to 30.59" (777mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Shelley, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December, with an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 16°F (-8.9°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low-temperature of 16°F (-8.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shelley, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Shelley, in December, snow falls for 16.7 days, with typically accumulated 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Shelley, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shelley have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shelley have in December?

In Shelley, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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 Shelley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shelley, ID

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Shelley, ID

Average pressure in December - Shelley, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.26"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shelley, ID

Average wind speed in December - Shelley, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Shelley, ID

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (36%).

Average rainfall in December
Shelley, ID

Average rainfall in December - Shelley, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Shelley, ID

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shelley, ID

Average snowfall in December - Shelley, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shelley, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Shelley, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shelley, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shelley, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Shelley, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Shelley, ID

Average UV index in December - Shelley, 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
Shelley, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Shelley, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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 11).

Average visibility in December
Shelley, ID

Average visibility in December - Shelley, 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 and February (4mi).

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