December weather forecast
Shoshone, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Shoshone, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

In Shoshone, December records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 32.9°F (0.5°C) and reaching a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Shoshone, Idaho, is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Shoshone. In Shoshone, Idaho, during December, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow. In Shoshone, during the entire year, snow falls for 42 days and aggregates up to 23.35" (593mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Shoshone, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Shoshone?

Shoshone's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and lows of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

How cold is December in Shoshone?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Shoshone, Idaho, are 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Shoshone?

In Shoshone, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Shoshone?

The month with the most rainfall in Shoshone, Idaho, is December, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Shoshone in December?

In Shoshone, Idaho, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Shoshone?

In December, in Shoshone, it is snowing for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shoshone?

December has the shortest days of the year in Shoshone, Idaho, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shoshone have in December?

The average day length in December in Shoshone is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Shoshone?

On the first day of December in Shoshone, Idaho, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shoshone?

The month with the least sunshine in Shoshone, Idaho, is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shoshone?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shoshone?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shoshone, Idaho.

How high is the UV index in December in Shoshone?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Shoshone is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shoshone, ID

Average temperature in December - Shoshone, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Shoshone, ID

Average pressure in December - Shoshone, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shoshone, ID

Average wind speed in December - Shoshone, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Shoshone, ID

Average humidity in December - Shoshone, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (29%).

Average rainfall in December
Shoshone, ID

Average rainfall in December - Shoshone, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Shoshone, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Shoshone, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shoshone, ID

Average snowfall in December - Shoshone, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.14"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Shoshone, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Shoshone, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shoshone, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shoshone, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Shoshone, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Shoshone, ID

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shoshone, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Shoshone, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Shoshone, ID

Average visibility in December - Shoshone, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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