December weather forecast
Shepherd, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Shepherd, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a cold 32°F (0°C). December nights in Shepherd witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at a subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Shepherd, Michigan, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shepherd, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.5 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Shepherd. In Shepherd, in December, snow falls for 15.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 71.3 snowfall days, and 20.43" (519mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Shepherd, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Shepherd?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Shepherd, is 32°F (0°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shepherd?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shepherd?

In Shepherd, Michigan, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Shepherd in December?

In Shepherd, in December, snow falls for 15.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shepherd?

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

How many hours of daylight does Shepherd have in December?

In December, the average day length in Shepherd, Michigan, is 9h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shepherd?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shepherd, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shepherd?

The average sunshine duration in December in Shepherd, Michigan, is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shepherd?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Shepherd?

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

Average temperature in December - Shepherd, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shepherd, MI

Average pressure in December - Shepherd, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Shepherd, MI

Average wind speed in December - Shepherd, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shepherd, MI

Average humidity in December - Shepherd, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Shepherd, MI

Average rainfall in December - Shepherd, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shepherd, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Shepherd, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shepherd, MI

Average snowfall in December - Shepherd, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shepherd, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Shepherd, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 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
Shepherd, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shepherd, 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 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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shepherd, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Shepherd, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shepherd, MI

Average UV index in December - Shepherd, 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
Shepherd, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Shepherd, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Shepherd, MI

Average visibility in December - Shepherd, 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).

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