December weather forecast
Gratiot, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gratiot, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) from a cool 50°F (10°C). Nighttime temperatures in Gratiot hover around an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Gratiot, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gratiot, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.1 days and collects up to 34.09" (866mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated. In Gratiot, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.7 days and aggregates up to 17.01" (432mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Gratiot, Ohio, is 3.9h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Gratiot?

Gratiot in December has an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gratiot?

In Gratiot, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gratiot?

In Gratiot, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Gratiot?

In Gratiot, Ohio, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gratiot?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gratiot, Ohio.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gratiot?

In Gratiot, Ohio, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gratiot?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gratiot have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gratiot?

The month with the lowest UV index in Gratiot is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gratiot?

In Gratiot, Ohio, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gratiot, OH

Average temperature in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gratiot, OH

Average pressure in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gratiot, OH

Average wind speed in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gratiot, OH

Average humidity in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gratiot, OH

Average rainfall in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gratiot, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gratiot, OH

Average snowfall in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gratiot, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 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
Gratiot, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gratiot, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gratiot, OH

Average UV index in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gratiot, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Gratiot, OH

Average visibility in December - Gratiot, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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