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Sun Valley weather in December (Idaho, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Sun Valley as December approaches? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During December, Sun Valley usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -0°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -12°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Sun Valley in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sun Valley. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Sun Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Sun Valley, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 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 Sun Valley 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

Interested in more climate information?

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