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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Boise, Idaho, United States in December

In an average December, Boise sees a daily high around 37°F and a low around 23°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high37°F
Typical high range28°F to 45°F
Average low23°F
Typical low range14°F to 32°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 60°F 2021-12-01
Lowest -1°F 1990-12-29

Low

Highest 46°F 2014-12-11
Lowest -15°F 1990-12-29

Feels-like

Highest 38°F 2014-12-11
Lowest -38°F 1990-12-29

Humidity

Highest 7.6 g/m³ 2025-12-16
Lowest 0.6 g/m³ 1990-12-29

Wind

Highest 29 mph 2010-12-25
Lowest 2 mph 1999-12-28

Precip

Wettest 6.24 in 1996
Driest 0.21 in 1989

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