December weather forecastGaines, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Gaines, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).Temperature
December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) in December, a slight descent from daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Gaines, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 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, during 14.6 snowfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gaines, Michigan, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.8 days and aggregates up to 22.24" (565mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Gaines, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Gaines. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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 6min
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 18min
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).
