December weather forecastLoretto, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Loretto, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C).Temperature
In Loretto, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's cold 38.5°F (3.6°C) to a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C). Loretto registers a steady nighttime temperature averaging a still subzero cold 18°F (-7.8°C) throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Loretto, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.4 rainfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Loretto, during December, snow falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.68" (195mm) of snow. In Loretto, Michigan, during the entire year, snow falls for 92.1 days and aggregates up to 41.26" (1048mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:16 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Loretto, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 26.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Loretto, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Loretto, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Loretto, MI
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Loretto, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Loretto, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, June and July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Loretto, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 7.68"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Loretto, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Loretto, MI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Loretto, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Loretto, 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, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Loretto, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Loretto, MI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
