December weather forecast
Idlewild, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Idlewild, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Idlewild's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Throughout December nights, Idlewild records a consistent low-temperature averaging 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

In Idlewild, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Idlewild, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Idlewild, there are 129.1 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Idlewild, in December, during 18.3 snowfall days, 5.39" (137mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Idlewild, during the entire year, snow falls for 85.5 days and aggregates up to 25.47" (647mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Idlewild, Michigan.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Idlewild, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Idlewild. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Idlewild in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Idlewild, is 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Idlewild?

The average relative humidity in December in Idlewild, Michigan, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Idlewild in December?

In Idlewild, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Idlewild in December?

In December, in Idlewild, Michigan, it is snowing for 18.3 days. Throughout December, 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Idlewild?

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

How many hours of daylight does Idlewild have in December?

In December, the average day length in Idlewild is 8h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Idlewild?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Idlewild?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Idlewild, Michigan, is 2.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Idlewild?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Idlewild?

In Idlewild, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Idlewild, MI

Average temperature in December - Idlewild, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Idlewild, MI

Average pressure in December - Idlewild, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Idlewild, MI

Average wind speed in December - Idlewild, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

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).

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Average humidity in December
Idlewild, MI

Average humidity in December - Idlewild, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Idlewild, MI

Average rainfall in December - Idlewild, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Idlewild, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Idlewild, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Idlewild, MI

Average snowfall in December - Idlewild, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Idlewild, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Idlewild, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.6 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
Idlewild, MI

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Idlewild, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Idlewild, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Idlewild, MI

Average UV index in December - Idlewild, 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
Idlewild, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Idlewild, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Idlewild, MI

Average visibility in December - Idlewild, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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