December weather forecast
Bad Axe, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Bad Axe, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). In Bad Axe, the month of December brings a consistent average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), slightly cooler than its daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 23.54" (598mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bad Axe, in December, snow falls for 14 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bad Axe, there are 68 snowfall days, and 17.52" (445mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bad Axe, is 32.9°F (0.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bad Axe, Michigan, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bad Axe, Michigan, during December, snow falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Bad Axe, Michigan, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bad Axe, the average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Bad Axe, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average temperature in December - Bad Axe, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average pressure in December - Bad Axe, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average wind speed in December - Bad Axe, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average humidity in December - Bad Axe, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average rainfall in December - Bad Axe, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Bad Axe, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average snowfall in December - Bad Axe, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Bad Axe, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bad Axe, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Bad Axe, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average UV index in December - Bad Axe, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Bad Axe, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Bad Axe, MI

Average visibility in December - Bad Axe, 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).

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