December weather forecastMontrose, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Montrose, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Temperature
The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C). The December nights show a slight decrease to a mean low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Montrose is 84%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Montrose, during December, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. In Montrose, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.1 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Montrose is 3.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. 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
Montrose, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Montrose, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Montrose, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Montrose, MI
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Montrose, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Montrose, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Montrose, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Montrose, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Montrose, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Montrose, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Montrose, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Montrose, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Montrose, MI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (5mi).
