December weather forecast
Cedar Lake, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Cedar Lake, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C) from November's frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In the month of December, Cedar Lake experiences a minor discrepancy from peak daytime temperatures, settling at an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Cedar Lake is 85%.

Rainfall

In Cedar Lake, Michigan, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout December, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cedar Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.9 days and aggregates up to 17.95" (456mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cedar Lake, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cedar Lake is 3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cedar Lake?

The high-temperature in Cedar Lake during December is 32.4°F (0.2°C) and the low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cedar Lake?

The average relative humidity in December in Cedar Lake, Michigan, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Cedar Lake in December?

In Cedar Lake, Michigan, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Cedar Lake in December?

In Cedar Lake, during December, snow falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cedar Lake?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cedar Lake.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cedar Lake?

In December, the average day length in Cedar Lake is 9h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cedar Lake?

On the first day of December in Cedar Lake, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cedar Lake have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cedar Lake?

The months with the lowest UV index in Cedar Lake, Michigan, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Cedar Lake?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average temperature in December - Cedar Lake, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°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 (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average pressure in December - Cedar Lake, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average wind speed in December - Cedar Lake, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

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).

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Average humidity in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average humidity in December - Cedar Lake, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average rainfall in December - Cedar Lake, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Cedar Lake, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average snowfall in December - Cedar Lake, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Cedar Lake, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cedar Lake, 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: 3h 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: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Cedar Lake, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average UV index in December - Cedar Lake, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Cedar Lake, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Cedar Lake, MI

Average visibility in December - Cedar Lake, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (5mi).

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