December weather forecast
Sanford, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sanford, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). During December, the nighttime temperatures align closely with the daytime averages, measuring a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sanford, there are 104.3 rainfall days, and 8.98" (228mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sanford are January through April, October through December. In December, in Sanford, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sanford, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.8 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) 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 in Sanford, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sanford is 3.3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sanford, Michigan. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Sanford?

December temperatures in Sanford vary between a high-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sanford?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sanford is 84%.

How much does it rain in Sanford in December?

In Sanford, Michigan, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sanford in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sanford?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sanford, Michigan, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sanford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sanford, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sanford is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sanford?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sanford, Michigan, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sanford?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sanford, MI

Average temperature in December - Sanford, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sanford, MI

Average pressure in December - Sanford, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Sanford, MI

Average wind speed in December - Sanford, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sanford, MI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sanford, MI

Average rainfall in December - Sanford, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sanford, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Sanford, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sanford, MI

Average snowfall in December - Sanford, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sanford, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Sanford, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 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
Sanford, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanford, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sanford, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Sanford, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sanford, MI

Average UV index in December - Sanford, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sanford, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Sanford, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

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
Sanford, MI

Average visibility in December - Sanford, 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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