December weather forecast
Sugar City, ID

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Sugar City, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and an average high of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 26.6°F (-3°C) and lows at 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sugar City is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Sugar City, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sugar City, Idaho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.3 days and collects up to 11.02" (280mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, in Sugar City, it is snowing for 17.6 days. Throughout December, 6.38" (162mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sugar City, during the entire year, snow falls for 84.8 days and aggregates up to 31.85" (809mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Sugar City, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

Sunshine

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Sugar City?

December is the month when Sugar City, Idaho, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 26.6°F (-3°C) and a low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

How cold is it in Sugar City in December?

In December, in Sugar City, the average high-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sugar City?

In Sugar City, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sugar City?

In December, in Sugar City, Idaho, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sugar City?

In Sugar City, during December, snow falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.38" (162mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sugar City?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sugar City have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sugar City?

On the first day of December in Sugar City, Idaho, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sugar City have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sugar City?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Sugar City?

In Sugar City, Idaho, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sugar City, ID

Average temperature in December - Sugar City, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Sugar City, ID

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sugar City, ID

Average wind speed in December - Sugar City, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Sugar City, ID

Average humidity in December - Sugar City, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Sugar City, ID

Average rainfall in December - Sugar City, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Sugar City, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Sugar City, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sugar City, ID

Average snowfall in December - Sugar City, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sugar City, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Sugar City, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (18.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sugar City, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sugar City, 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: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sugar City, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Sugar City, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sugar City, ID

Average UV index in December - Sugar City, 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
Sugar City, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Sugar City, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Sugar City, ID

Average visibility in December - Sugar City, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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