December weather forecastSouthgate, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Southgate, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Temperature
December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). During December, Southgate perceives a slight decrease in temperature from daytime highs, settling at an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Southgate, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Southgate, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.9 days and aggregates up to 6.02" (153mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Southgate, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Southgate, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Southgate, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Southgate, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Southgate, MI
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Southgate, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Southgate, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Southgate, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Southgate, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Southgate, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Southgate, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Southgate, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Southgate, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Southgate, MI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
