December weather forecastRochester Hills, MI
December
Weather in December
Rounding off the year, December in Rochester Hills, Michigan bears the full brunt of winter. With temperatures dropping to 25.9°F (-3.4°C), the wintry days are significantly cold with snowfalls serving as the regular weather accent. Cloud cover remains high leading to quieter, softened days with lower sunlight exposure. The rich diversity of winter sports, bundled up with cozy fireside gatherings encapsulates the charm of the season. Despite the cold, the festive mood dominates the cityscape with the culmination of the holiday season.Temperature
The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). Throughout the nights in December, Rochester Hills notes an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C), a small dip from the daytime peak.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rochester Hills are January through May, October through December. In Rochester Hills, during December, snow falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Rochester Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.5 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Rochester Hills, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°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 (17.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, July and August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 2.4"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Rochester Hills, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Rochester Hills, 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).
