December weather forecastLong Lake, MI
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Long Lake, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Temperature
Long Lake's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's chilly 42.8°F (6°C) to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). During December, Long Lake's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), barely dropping from the daytime highs.Humidity
In Long Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Long Lake, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Long Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.6 days and collects up to 22.2" (564mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Long Lake, in December, during 16.7 snowfall days, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Long Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 83.2 days and aggregates up to 25.87" (657mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Long Lake, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Long Lake, Michigan, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Long Lake, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Long Lake, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"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
Long Lake, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Long Lake, MI
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Long Lake, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Long Lake, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Long Lake, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 4.92"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Long Lake, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Long Lake, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Long Lake, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Long Lake, 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
Long Lake, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Long Lake, MI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, September and December (5mi).
