December weather forecastArcadia, MI

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arcadia, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Arcadia's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a still cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). December's average low temperature is a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C), displaying a subtle drop from its daily peak.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Arcadia, Michigan, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.1 rainfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Arcadia. In Arcadia, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Arcadia, during the entire year, snow falls for 46 days and aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Arcadia is 2.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Arcadia, Michigan, during December is 32.4°F (0.2°C) and the low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Arcadia, Michigan, is 83%.

In December, in Arcadia, Michigan, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Arcadia, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Arcadia is 8h and 54min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Arcadia, Michigan, is 2.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Arcadia, Michigan, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (62.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are March and May (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Arcadia, MI

  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Arcadia, MI

  • 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).