December weather forecast
Detroit, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Detroit, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average high of 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C) in November to a fresh 53.6°F (12°C). An average nighttime temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Detroit, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 4.25" (108mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169 rainfall days, and 42.64" (1083mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Detroit, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.2 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, in Detroit, the average high-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Detroit, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Detroit, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Detroit, Alabama, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Detroit?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Detroit, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Detroit?

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Detroit, AL

Average temperature in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Detroit, AL

Average pressure in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Detroit, AL

Average wind speed in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Detroit, AL

Average humidity in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Detroit, AL

Average rainfall in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.25"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").

Average rainfall days in December
Detroit, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Detroit, AL

Average snowfall in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Detroit, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Detroit, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Detroit, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Detroit, AL

Average UV index in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Detroit, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Detroit, AL

Average visibility in December - Detroit, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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