December weather forecastDetroit, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Detroit, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).Temperature
Detroit observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 39°F (3.9°C). Detroit experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) during December nights.Humidity
In Detroit, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Detroit, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.8 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Detroit, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.9 snowfall days, and 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Detroit, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Detroit, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Detroit, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Detroit, IL
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Detroit, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Detroit, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Detroit, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Detroit, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Detroit, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Detroit, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Detroit, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Detroit, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Detroit, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
