December weather forecast
Wakefield, MI

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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

How cold is December in Wakefield?

In Wakefield, in December, the average high-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wakefield?

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December in Wakefield?

In Wakefield, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Wakefield?

The month with the most snowfall in Wakefield is December, when snow falls for 21.5 days and typically aggregates up to 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Wakefield?

In December, in Wakefield, it is snowing for 21.5 days. Throughout December, 10.63" (270mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wakefield?

December has the shortest days of the year in Wakefield, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wakefield have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wakefield?

On the first day of December, 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.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wakefield?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Wakefield?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Wakefield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Wakefield is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wakefield, MI

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).

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Average pressure in December
Wakefield, MI

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Wakefield, MI

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).

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Average humidity in December
Wakefield, MI

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wakefield, MI

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wakefield, MI

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Wakefield, MI

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wakefield, MI

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wakefield, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wakefield, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wakefield, MI

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).

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Average UV index in December
Wakefield, MI

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Wakefield, MI

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).

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Average visibility in December
Wakefield, MI

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).

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