December weather forecast
Springfield, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Springfield, Idaho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Springfield sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

In Springfield, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Springfield, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Springfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.4 days and collects up to 9.29" (236mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.9 days. Throughout December, 5.75" (146mm) of snow is accumulated. In Springfield, Idaho, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.9 days and aggregates up to 25.79" (655mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Springfield, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Springfield reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 29.3°F (-1.5°C) at the peak and 17.8°F (-7.9°C) at the lowest.

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 17.8°F (-7.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Springfield, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Springfield, in December, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

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?

In Springfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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 rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Springfield, ID

Average temperature in December - Springfield, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Springfield, ID

Average pressure in December - Springfield, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Springfield, ID

Average wind speed in December - Springfield, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Springfield, ID

Average humidity in December - Springfield, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Springfield, ID

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Springfield, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Springfield, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and April (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Springfield, ID

Average snowfall in December - Springfield, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Springfield, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Springfield, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Springfield, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Springfield, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Springfield, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Springfield, ID

Average UV index in December - Springfield, ID
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Springfield, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Springfield, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Springfield, ID

Average visibility in December - Springfield, 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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