December weather forecast
Lewiston, ID

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A scenic and dramatic landscape on both sides of the glorious Lewiston City in Idaho, and a clear view of the iconic Snake river passing through
A scenic and dramatic landscape on both sides of the glorious Lewiston City in Idaho, and a clear view of the iconic Snake river passing through

Weather in December

Winter takes full effect in December with temperatures dropping significantly from November. The snowfall equivalent to January resumes, blanketing Lewiston in a white cover once again. Daylight is at its minimal, with imminent Christmas festivities lighting up the long and chilly nights. The higher humidity and lower visibility due to the snow bring a poetic end to the year in Lewiston, Idaho. Weather conditions during this month call for warm clothing, hot beverages, and cozy indoors.

Temperature

Temperature records in Lewiston mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 36.1°F (2.3°C) and lows at 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lewiston is 83%.

Rainfall

In Lewiston, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Lewiston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.2 snowfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Lewiston, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:11 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lewiston, Idaho, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Lewiston?

The coldest period in Lewiston is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

How cold is December in Lewiston?

In December, in Lewiston, the average high-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lewiston?

In Lewiston, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Lewiston in December?

In Lewiston, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Lewiston?

In Lewiston, Idaho, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lewiston?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lewiston, Idaho, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lewiston?

The average day length in December in Lewiston is 8h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lewiston?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:11 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lewiston?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Lewiston?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lewiston is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lewiston, ID

Average temperature in December - Lewiston, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lewiston, ID

Average pressure in December - Lewiston, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lewiston, ID

Average wind speed in December - Lewiston, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lewiston, ID

Average humidity in December - Lewiston, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lewiston, ID

Average rainfall in December - Lewiston, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lewiston, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Lewiston, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lewiston, ID

Average snowfall in December - Lewiston, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lewiston, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Lewiston, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lewiston, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Lewiston, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lewiston, ID

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Lewiston, ID

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
Lewiston, ID

Average visibility in December - Lewiston, 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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