December weather forecast
Gladwin, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gladwin, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). Gladwin logs an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) during the nights of December, subtly lower than its daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.6 rainfall days, and 23.62" (600mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gladwin, during December, snow falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 71.8 snowfall days, and 25.47" (647mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Gladwin, is 31.6°F (-0.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gladwin?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Gladwin, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gladwin, in December, snow falls for 15.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gladwin have in December?

In December, the average day length in Gladwin is 8h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gladwin, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gladwin have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gladwin?

In Gladwin, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gladwin, MI

Average temperature in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Gladwin, MI

Average pressure in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"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
Gladwin, MI

Average wind speed in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gladwin, MI

Average humidity in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Gladwin, MI

Average rainfall in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Gladwin, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gladwin, MI

Average snowfall in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gladwin, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gladwin, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Gladwin, MI

Average UV index in December - Gladwin, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gladwin, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Gladwin, MI

Average visibility in December - Gladwin, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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