December weather forecast
Kalkaska, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kalkaska, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F and 30.2°F.

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 41°F in November to a freezing cold 30.2°F. Kalkaska consistently logs a low temperature averaging 23°F during December, a modest drop from daytime temperatures.

Humidity

In Kalkaska, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Kalkaska, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kalkaska, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 23.19" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Kalkaska, Michigan. In Kalkaska, Michigan, in December, snow falls for 19.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.27" of snow. Throughout the year, there are 95.2 snowfall days, and 38.39" of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Kalkaska is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kalkaska, the average sunshine in December is 2.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Kalkaska?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 30.2°F and 23°F respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Kalkaska?

In Kalkaska, Michigan, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kalkaska?

In Kalkaska, Michigan, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.89" of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Kalkaska?

In Kalkaska, in December, during 19.5 snowfall days, 8.27" of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kalkaska?

The month with the shortest days in Kalkaska, Michigan, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kalkaska have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kalkaska?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kalkaska, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kalkaska have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Kalkaska?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kalkaska?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kalkaska, MI

Average temperature in December - Kalkaska, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°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 (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kalkaska, MI

Average pressure in December - Kalkaska, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
Kalkaska, MI

Average wind speed in December - Kalkaska, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kalkaska, MI

Average humidity in December - Kalkaska, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kalkaska, MI

Average rainfall in December - Kalkaska, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kalkaska, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Kalkaska, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kalkaska, MI

Average snowfall in December - Kalkaska, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kalkaska, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Kalkaska, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.7 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
Kalkaska, MI

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kalkaska, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Kalkaska, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kalkaska, MI

Average UV index in December - Kalkaska, 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
Kalkaska, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Kalkaska, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 79

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Kalkaska, MI

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

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

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