December weather forecastGalien, MI
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Galien, 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 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). Galien, during the December nights, maintains an average temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C), closely aligned with its daytime readings.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Galien is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Galien, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 28.39" (721mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Galien, Michigan, are January through May, October through December. In Galien, Michigan, in December, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Galien, there are 52.2 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Galien is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December in Galien, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in December
Galien, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Galien, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Galien, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Galien, MI
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Galien, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
Galien, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Galien, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Galien, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 12 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Galien, 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 36min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Galien, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Galien, 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
Galien, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Galien, 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).
