December weather forecastWatersmeet, MI

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Watersmeet, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C). A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs during the nights of December, averaging a still freezing cold 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Watersmeet is 90%.

Rainfall

In Watersmeet, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Watersmeet, there are 123.5 rainfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Watersmeet, Michigan. Snow falls for 21.9 days and accumulates 9.69" (246mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Watersmeet, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Watersmeet, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Watersmeet, the average sunshine in December is 2.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Watersmeet, is 23.9°F (-4.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Watersmeet is 90%.

In Watersmeet, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Watersmeet is December, when snow falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 9.69" (246mm) of snow.

In Watersmeet, Michigan, during December, snow falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.69" (246mm) of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Watersmeet, Michigan, is 8h and 41min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Watersmeet, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:20 pm CST.

In Watersmeet, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.3h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Watersmeet, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Watersmeet, MI

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Watersmeet, MI

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

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
Watersmeet, MI

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Watersmeet, MI

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Watersmeet, MI

  • Average snowfall in December: 9.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Watersmeet, MI

  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (24.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Watersmeet, MI

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Watersmeet, 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, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Watersmeet, MI

  • Average cloud cover in December: 78

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Watersmeet, MI

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).