December weather forecast
Salem, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Salem, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

Salem experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C). Salem sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in December, with an average low settling at a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, in Salem, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Salem, Michigan, in December, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.7 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Salem is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Salem. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Salem in December?

Salem in December has an average high-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Salem?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in Salem in December?

In Salem, in December, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Salem?

In Salem, in December, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salem?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In Salem, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Salem?

On the first day of December in Salem, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Salem?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Salem?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salem, MI

Average temperature in December - Salem, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Salem, MI

Average pressure in December - Salem, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Salem, MI

Average wind speed in December - Salem, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Salem, MI

Average humidity in December - Salem, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Salem, MI

Average rainfall in December - Salem, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Salem, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Salem, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Salem, MI

Average snowfall in December - Salem, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Salem, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Salem, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Salem, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salem, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Salem, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Salem, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Salem, MI

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Salem, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Salem, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Salem, MI

Average visibility in December - Salem, 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).

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