December weather forecast
Lake Orion, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Orion, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) to an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C). December records a small disparity from daytime temperatures, marking an average low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in Lake Orion.

Humidity

In Lake Orion, Michigan, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Lake Orion is December, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lake Orion. In December, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lake Orion, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.1 days and aggregates up to 14.17" (360mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lake Orion, Michigan, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Lake Orion, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lake Orion in December?

In Lake Orion, 33.6°F (0.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Orion?

In Lake Orion, Michigan, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the driest month in Lake Orion?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Lake Orion?

In Lake Orion, Michigan, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lake Orion?

In Lake Orion, Michigan, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake Orion?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Orion, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Orion have in December?

In Lake Orion, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lake Orion?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake Orion, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Orion have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lake Orion is 3.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lake Orion?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lake Orion?

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

Average temperature in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lake Orion, MI

Average pressure in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lake Orion, MI

Average wind speed in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lake Orion, MI

Average humidity in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lake Orion, MI

Average rainfall in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake Orion, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lake Orion, MI

Average snowfall in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lake Orion, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 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
Lake Orion, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake Orion, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lake Orion, MI

Average UV index in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lake Orion, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Lake Orion, MI

Average visibility in December - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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