December weather forecast
Grand Rapids, MI

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The vast cityscape of Grand Rapids, a moderately large town in Michigan and two visible bridges across the river
The vast cityscape of Grand Rapids, a moderately large town in Michigan and two visible bridges across the river

Weather in December

December welcomes back the cold of winter that characterizes Grand Rapids this time of year. Though temperatures rarely climb over 33.8°F, residents embrace the biting cold with warm hearts and festive spirits. Mirroring January, the month concludes the year with the same calm and cold atmosphere, with snowfall becoming frequent again. As the year ends, the snowflakes drifting from the overcast skies provide a fitting, picturesque conclusion. Grand Rapids in December is a city adorned in winter beauty, bidding farewell to the year under a blanket of white.

Temperature

Grand Rapids in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a chilly 45°F in November to a cold 33.8°F. December notes an average low temperature of 26.2°F in Grand Rapids, Michigan, subtly down from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.55" of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 9.02" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Grand Rapids. In Grand Rapids, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" of snow. In Grand Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.5 days and aggregates up to 5.51" of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Grand Rapids is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Grand Rapids, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Grand Rapids is 2.9h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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FAQ

How cold is December in Grand Rapids?

Grand Rapids in December has an average high-temperature of 33.8°F and an average low-temperature of 26.2°F.

What is the average humidity in December in Grand Rapids?

The average relative humidity in December in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Grand Rapids in December?

In Grand Rapids, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Grand Rapids in December?

In December, in Grand Rapids, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 0.87" of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Grand Rapids?

December has the shortest days of the year in Grand Rapids, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Grand Rapids?

The average day length in December in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Grand Rapids?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Grand Rapids?

The average sunshine duration in December in Grand Rapids is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Grand Rapids?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Grand Rapids.

What is the UV index reading in December in Grand Rapids?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average temperature in December - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average pressure in December - Grand Rapids, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average wind speed in December - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average humidity in December - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average rainfall in December - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average snowfall in December - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grand Rapids, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average UV index in December - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Grand Rapids, MI

Average visibility in December - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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