December weather forecastTurtle, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Turtle, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's chilly 42.8°F (6°C) to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). Turtle, in December, logs an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), a subtle step down from daytime readings.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Turtle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.6 days and collects up to 22.2" (564mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Turtle, Michigan, in December, during 16.7 snowfall days, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Turtle, during the entire year, snow falls for 83.2 days and aggregates up to 25.87" (657mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Turtle, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Turtle, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 31.6°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 (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Turtle, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Turtle, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Turtle, MI
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Turtle, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Turtle, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Turtle, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 4.92"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Turtle, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Turtle, MI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 54min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Turtle, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Turtle, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Turtle, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Turtle, MI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, September and December (5mi).
