December weather forecastKalkaska, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Kalkaska, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average low of 23°F (-5°C).Temperature
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 41°F (5°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C). December nights reveal a minor deviation from daytime highs, with a mean low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C).Humidity
In Kalkaska, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Kalkaska, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kalkaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.4 days and collects up to 23.19" (589mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Kalkaska, Michigan, in December, during 19.5 snowfall days, 8.27" (210mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kalkaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.2 days and aggregates up to 38.39" (975mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Kalkaska, Michigan, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December in Kalkaska, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Kalkaska, Michigan, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kalkaska, MI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
