December weather forecastKentwood, MI
December
Weather in December
December witnesses an average high temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in Kentwood, marking the formal commencement of winter. The stark contrast in weather conditions from November accentuates the deepening chill of the winter season. December characterizes Kentwood with enhanced precipitation levels in the form of snowfall and relatively limited daylight. Considered the darkest month, December's weather sees a rise in the relative humidity, reaching 84%. The descent into colder, harsher conditions concludes the yearly weather cycle in Kentwood, Michigan.Temperature
December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). In Kentwood, a slight decrease from the daytime peak is noted during the month of December, with an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In Kentwood, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Kentwood, in December, during 7.9 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.8 rainfall days, and 19.57" (497mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kentwood, in December, snow falls for 13.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.2 snowfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Kentwood is 3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Kentwood, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Kentwood, MI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
