December weather forecastRiverdale, MI
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Riverdale, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). Riverdale notes a steady average temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Riverdale, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.3 rainfall days, and 22.48" (571mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated. In Riverdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.5 days and aggregates up to 19.65" (499mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Riverdale are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Riverdale, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°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 (16.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Riverdale, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Riverdale, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Riverdale, MI
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Riverdale, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Riverdale, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Riverdale, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 3.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Riverdale, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Riverdale, 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 12min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Riverdale, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Riverdale, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Riverdale, 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 30).
Average visibility in December
Riverdale, MI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (5mi).
