December weather forecast
Palmer, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palmer, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). During December, Palmer's temperature shows a minor deviation from daytime highs, falling to a steady low-temperature average of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Palmer is 87%.

Rainfall

In Palmer, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.2 rainfall days, and 25.98" (660mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Palmer are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Palmer. Snow falls for 23.1 days and accumulates 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:33 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Palmer are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Palmer in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Palmer, is 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palmer?

The average relative humidity in December in Palmer, Michigan, is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Palmer?

In Palmer, Michigan, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Palmer?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Palmer. Snow falls for 23.1 days and accumulates 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Palmer?

In Palmer, in December, during 23.1 snowfall days, 12.05" (306mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palmer?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Palmer?

In December, the average day length in Palmer, Michigan, is 8h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Palmer?

On the first day of December in Palmer, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:33 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmer have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Palmer is 2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Palmer?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Palmer.

What is the UV index reading in December in Palmer?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Palmer, Michigan, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Palmer, MI

Average temperature in December - Palmer, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palmer, MI

Average pressure in December - Palmer, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Palmer, MI

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palmer, MI

Average humidity in December - Palmer, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palmer, MI

Average rainfall in December - Palmer, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palmer, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Palmer, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palmer, MI

Average snowfall in December - Palmer, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (12.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Palmer, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Palmer, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (25.9 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
Palmer, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmer, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palmer, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Palmer, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palmer, MI

Average UV index in December - Palmer, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Palmer, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Palmer, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Palmer, MI

Average visibility in December - Palmer, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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