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Ketchum weather in December (Idaho, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Ketchum in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

December in Ketchum generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -0°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -11°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Ketchum in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ketchum. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ketchum climate page with graphs.

 

Ketchum, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Ketchum should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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