December weather forecast
Alpha, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alpha, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C). During December's nights, Alpha notes a minor temperature decline, reaching an average of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Alpha, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alpha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.2 days and collects up to 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Alpha. In December, it is snowing for 23.4 days. Throughout December, 10.12" (257mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 124.4 snowfall days, and 53.23" (1352mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Alpha, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures in Alpha, Michigan, vary between a high-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) and a low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Alpha, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Alpha, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Alpha, Michigan, it is snowing for 23.4 days. Throughout December, 10.12" (257mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:18 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Alpha, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°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 (9.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Alpha, MI

Average pressure in December - Alpha, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
Alpha, MI

Average wind speed in December - Alpha, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Alpha, MI

Average humidity in December - Alpha, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Alpha, MI

Average rainfall in December - Alpha, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Alpha, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Alpha, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alpha, MI

Average snowfall in December - Alpha, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alpha, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Alpha, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (26.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alpha, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Alpha, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Alpha, MI

Average UV index in December - Alpha, 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, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Alpha, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Alpha, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 74

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Alpha, MI

Average visibility in December - Alpha, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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