December weather forecast
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Houghton Lake Heights, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.2°F (-1°C) and min 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

During Houghton Lake Heights's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a cold 41°F (5°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C). Houghton Lake Heights reports an average low temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) in December, a minor decrease from the day's highs.

Humidity

In Houghton Lake Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Houghton Lake Heights, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Houghton Lake Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.5 days and collects up to 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan, in December, snow falls for 18.6 days, with typically accumulated 6.3" (160mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 90.1 snowfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, in Houghton Lake Heights, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Houghton Lake Heights in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Houghton Lake Heights, is 30.2°F (-1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Houghton Lake Heights?

The average relative humidity in December in Houghton Lake Heights is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Houghton Lake Heights?

In December, in Houghton Lake Heights, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Houghton Lake Heights?

In Houghton Lake Heights, in December, during 18.6 snowfall days, 6.3" (160mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Houghton Lake Heights?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan.

What is the average length of the day in December in Houghton Lake Heights?

In Houghton Lake Heights, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Houghton Lake Heights?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Houghton Lake Heights, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Houghton Lake Heights have in December?

In Houghton Lake Heights, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Houghton Lake Heights?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Houghton Lake Heights.

What is the UV index reading in December in Houghton Lake Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Houghton Lake Heights is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average temperature in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average pressure in December - Houghton Lake Heights, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average wind speed in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average humidity in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average rainfall in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average snowfall in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.4 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
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average UV index in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average visibility in December - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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