December weather forecastZeeland, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Zeeland, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).Temperature
December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). During the nights of December, Zeeland maintains an almost steady temperature with an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
In Zeeland, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Zeeland, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 8.07" (205mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Zeeland are January through April, November and December. In Zeeland, in December, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.7 snowfall days, and 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zeeland.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, in Zeeland, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Zeeland, Michigan. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Zeeland, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Zeeland, MI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
