December weather forecastCurtis, MI

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Curtis, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Curtis observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 39.2°F (4°C) to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). December's average low-temperature is a still freezing cold 21°F (-6.1°C), reflecting a minor difference from the day's peak temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Curtis, Michigan, is 88%.

Rainfall

In Curtis, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Curtis, Michigan, there are 123.2 rainfall days, and 22.17" (563mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Curtis are January through May, October through December. In Curtis, during December, snow falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow. In Curtis, during the entire year, snow falls for 108.1 days and aggregates up to 48.31" (1227mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Curtis, the average sunshine in December is 2.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Curtis. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Curtis, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21°F (-6.1°C).

In Curtis, Michigan, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

In Curtis, Michigan, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 20.4 days. Throughout December, 9.37" (238mm) of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

In Curtis, the average day length in December is 8h and 41min.

On the first day of December in Curtis, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Curtis, Michigan, is 2.1h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Curtis.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Curtis, MI

  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"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
Curtis, MI

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Curtis, MI

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Curtis, MI

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Curtis, MI

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Curtis, MI

  • Average snowfall in December: 9.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Curtis, MI

  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (24.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Curtis, MI

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Curtis, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Curtis, MI

  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Curtis, MI

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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