December weather forecast
Hamilton, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hamilton, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). The low temperature average in Hamilton, Michigan, during December reflects a slight decrease to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) from the day's peak.

Humidity

In Hamilton, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Hamilton, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.3 rainfall days, and 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hamilton, Michigan. In Hamilton, in December, during 14.1 snowfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hamilton, there are 63.5 snowfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hamilton are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hamilton in December?

In Hamilton, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hamilton?

The average relative humidity in December in Hamilton, Michigan, is 82%.

How much does it rain in Hamilton in December?

In Hamilton, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hamilton in December?

In Hamilton, in December, snow falls for 14.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hamilton?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hamilton.

How many hours of daylight does Hamilton have in December?

In Hamilton, Michigan, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hamilton?

On the first day of December in Hamilton, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hamilton?

In Hamilton, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hamilton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Hamilton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hamilton, MI

Average temperature in December - Hamilton, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hamilton, MI

Average pressure in December - Hamilton, 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
Hamilton, MI

Average wind speed in December - Hamilton, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hamilton, MI

Average humidity in December - Hamilton, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hamilton, MI

Average rainfall in December - Hamilton, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hamilton, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Hamilton, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hamilton, MI

Average snowfall in December - Hamilton, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hamilton, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Hamilton, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hamilton, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hamilton, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Hamilton, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hamilton, MI

Average UV index in December - Hamilton, 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
Hamilton, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Hamilton, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Hamilton, MI

Average visibility in December - Hamilton, 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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