December weather forecast
Highland Park, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Highland Park, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). Highland Park in December observes a slight diminution in temperature from daily highs, recording a low-temperature average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Highland Park, Michigan, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Highland Park, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 83.2 rainfall days, and 5.2" (132mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Highland Park, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27 snowfall days, and 2.36" (60mm) 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 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Highland Park, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Highland Park, 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 in Highland Park, Michigan. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Highland Park in December?

In Highland Park, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, Michigan, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Highland Park?

The month with the shortest days in Highland Park is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Highland Park have in December?

The average day length in December in Highland Park, Michigan, is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Highland Park?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Highland Park, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland Park have in December?

In Highland Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Highland Park?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Highland Park, Michigan.

What is the UV index reading in December in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Highland Park, MI

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Highland Park, MI

Average pressure in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Highland Park, MI

Average wind speed in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Highland Park, MI

Average humidity in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Highland Park, MI

Average rainfall in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Highland Park, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Highland Park, MI

Average snowfall in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Highland Park, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Highland Park, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Highland Park, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Highland Park, MI

Average UV index in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Highland Park, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Highland Park, MI

Average visibility in December - Highland Park, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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