Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Big Rapids reports an average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) during the subtly cooler December nights.Humidity
In Big Rapids, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In December, in Big Rapids, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Big Rapids, there are 146.7 rainfall days, and 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Big Rapids are January through May, October through December. In Big Rapids, in December, snow falls for 18.7 days, with typically accumulated 6.89" (175mm) of snow. In Big Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.9 days and aggregates up to 32.56" (827mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Big Rapids, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Big Rapids 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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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 2min
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).
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