December weather forecastPalmer, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Palmer, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Temperature
During the transition into December, Palmer observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). During the nights of December, the average low-temperature holds at 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Palmer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.2 days and collects up to 25.98" (660mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 23.1 days and typically aggregates up to 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 December, 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.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Palmer, Michigan, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palmer, MI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
