December weather forecastWakefield, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Wakefield, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.8°F (-4°C) and min 16.5°F (-8.6°C).Temperature
The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C). During December, Wakefield's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a subtle cooling from daytime highs, stabilizing at a still freezing cold 16.5°F (-8.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Wakefield is 89%.Rainfall
In Wakefield, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wakefield, there are 112.5 rainfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Wakefield, Michigan. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 21.5 days and typically aggregates up to 10.63" (270mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December in Wakefield, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:22 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 1.7h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 24.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 10.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (10.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 21.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 1h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 82
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Wakefield, MI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
