December weather forecastFair Plain, MI

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fair Plain, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in November to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). Nighttime readings during December register a minimal drop from daytime highs, averaging at a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In Fair Plain, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Fair Plain, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fair Plain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160 days and collects up to 32.48" (825mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Fair Plain, in December, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.9 snowfall days, and 12.28" (312mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 36.3°F (2.4°C) and the low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

In Fair Plain, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Fair Plain, during December, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Fair Plain, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

In Fair Plain, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Fair Plain, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Fair Plain, MI

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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