December weather forecast
Petersburg, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Petersburg, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). An average temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) is recorded in Petersburg during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Petersburg, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Petersburg are January through April, November and December. In Petersburg, in December, during 8.9 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petersburg, there are 43 snowfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Petersburg is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Petersburg, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Petersburg, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Petersburg?

The high-temperature in Petersburg during December is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Petersburg?

In Petersburg, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month in Petersburg?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Petersburg. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Petersburg in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Petersburg?

In Petersburg, during December, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Petersburg?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Petersburg, Michigan, is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Petersburg?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Petersburg?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Petersburg, Michigan, is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Petersburg?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Petersburg, Michigan.

What is the UV index reading in December in Petersburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Petersburg, Michigan, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Petersburg, MI

Average temperature in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Petersburg, MI

Average pressure in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Petersburg, MI

Average wind speed in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Petersburg, MI

Average humidity in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Petersburg, MI

Average rainfall in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Petersburg, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Petersburg, MI

Average snowfall in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Petersburg, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
Petersburg, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Petersburg, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Petersburg, MI

Average UV index in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Petersburg, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Petersburg, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Petersburg, MI

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

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

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