December weather forecastSaginaw, MI
December
Weather in December
The month of December corners Saginaw into the heart of winter, setting in much lower temperatures and snowfall. The city witnesses snowfall at 0.98" (25mm), celebrating the holiday season with white landscapes. Daylight becomes a premium as the winter solstice approaches, leading to prolonged chilly nights. Amidst the biting cold, the city shines with festive lights, creating a magical atmosphere. As the year concludes, the merry spirit overrides the cold, punctuating the city with the joy of the holiday season.Temperature
December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). Saginaw's December nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C), closely aligned with the daytime highs.Humidity
In Saginaw, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Saginaw, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. In Saginaw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Saginaw, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saginaw, there are 46.6 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Saginaw, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Saginaw, 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
Saginaw, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Saginaw, MI
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Saginaw, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Saginaw, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Saginaw, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Saginaw, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saginaw, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Saginaw, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Saginaw, 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
Saginaw, 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 31).
Average visibility in December
Saginaw, MI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
