December weather forecastHoward City, MI

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Howard City, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Howard City in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C). Howard City's evenings during December maintain an average temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C), aligning closely with the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

In Howard City, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Howard City, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.2 rainfall days, and 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Howard City, in December, during 17.9 snowfall days, 5.75" (146mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82 snowfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Howard City, Michigan, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

In Howard City, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In Howard City, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

In Howard City, in December, during 17.9 snowfall days, 5.75" (146mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

In Howard City, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Howard City, MI

  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Howard City, MI

  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Howard City, MI

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Howard City, MI

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Howard City, MI

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Howard City, MI

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Howard City, MI

  • Average snowfall in December: 5.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Howard City, MI

  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Howard City, 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 48min

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
Howard City, MI

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Howard City, 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
Howard City, 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 32).

Average visibility in December
Howard City, MI

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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