December weather forecast
Palms, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Palms, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and max 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). Throughout December, Palms's nights experience a slight temperature dip to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Palms, in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Palms, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.9 days and aggregates up to 16.46" (418mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Palms, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Palms, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Palms is 3.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Palms. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Palms?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Palms, is 33.3°F (0.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palms?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the driest month in Palms?

February and December are months with the least rain in Palms, Michigan, when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Palms?

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Palms?

In Palms, Michigan, in December, during 13.5 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palms?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Palms have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Palms?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palms, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palms have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Palms is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Palms?

The months with the lowest UV index in Palms, Michigan, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Palms?

In Palms, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Palms, MI

Average temperature in December - Palms, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palms, MI

Average pressure in December - Palms, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Palms, MI

Average wind speed in December - Palms, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palms, MI

Average humidity in December - Palms, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palms, MI

Average rainfall in December - Palms, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palms, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Palms, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palms, MI

Average snowfall in December - Palms, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Palms, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Palms, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 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
Palms, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palms, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palms, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Palms, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palms, MI

Average UV index in December - Palms, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Palms, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Palms, 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 28).

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Average visibility in December
Palms, MI

Average visibility in December - Palms, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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