December weather forecastBig Rapids, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Big Rapids, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Temperature
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Big Rapids's nights throughout December are marked by an average low temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C), a minor drop from the day's high.Humidity
In Big Rapids, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Big Rapids, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.7 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 18.7 days. Throughout December, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.9 snowfall days, and 32.56" (827mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Big Rapids, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 6.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 74
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Big Rapids, MI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
