December weather forecastBaraga, MI

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Baraga, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C). The temperature during December sees a subtle transition from day to night, averaging a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Baraga, in December, snow falls for 22.6 days, with typically accumulated 9.61" (244mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 115.5 snowfall days, and 51.93" (1319mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Baraga, the average seawater temperature in December is 39.7°F (4.3°C).
Note: While swimming, this is identified as life-endangering and very dangerous. The water's freezing temperatures cause intense discomfort and induce rapid hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to mitigate thermal damage.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Baraga, in December, the average high-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

In Baraga, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Baraga, in December, snow falls for 22.6 days, with typically accumulated 9.61" (244mm) of snow.

In December, the average ocean temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 37min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 2h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Baraga, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

37.2°F

26.6°F

21.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.2mph

10.1mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

14.8

22.6

25.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.5

5.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Baraga, MI

Average high temperature in December: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°F).

Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Baraga, MI

Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Baraga, MI

Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, November and December (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Baraga, MI

Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Baraga, MI

Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Baraga, MI

Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Baraga, MI

Average snowfall in December: 9.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Baraga, MI

Average snowfall days in December: 22.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (25.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Baraga, MI

Average sea temperature in December: 39.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (33.5°F).

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine in December: 2h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Baraga, MI

Average sunshine days in December: 6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Baraga, MI

Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Baraga, MI

Average cloud cover in December: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Baraga, MI

Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).