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 shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). Gaines's average temperature during the nights of December is recorded at a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Gaines is 84%.Rainfall
In Gaines, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gaines, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Gaines. In December, it is snowing for 14.6 days. Throughout December, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gaines, Michigan, there are 70.8 snowfall days, and 22.24" (565mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, in Gaines, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Gaines is 3.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, 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 the average person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Gaines, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Gaines, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gaines, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Gaines, MI
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Gaines, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Gaines, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gaines, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 3.86"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gaines, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gaines, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gaines, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Gaines, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Gaines, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Gaines, MI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September and December (5mi).
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