December weather forecast
Bessemer, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bessemer, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and max 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C). Bessemer documents an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) for the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 23.23" (590mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 22 days and accumulates 11.89" (302mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, in Bessemer, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 1.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 25°F (-3.9°C) and the low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bessemer?

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bessemer, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 22 days and accumulates 11.89" (302mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bessemer, during December, snow falls for 22 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.89" (302mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bessemer?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bessemer have in December?

In Bessemer, the average day length in December is 8h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:23 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 1.9h.

What are the months 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 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bessemer, MI

Average temperature in December - Bessemer, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Bessemer, MI

Average pressure in December - Bessemer, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bessemer, MI

Average wind speed in December - Bessemer, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Bessemer, MI

Average humidity in December - Bessemer, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Bessemer, MI

Average rainfall in December - Bessemer, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Bessemer, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Bessemer, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bessemer, MI

Average snowfall in December - Bessemer, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (11.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bessemer, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Bessemer, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 22 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bessemer, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Bessemer, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Bessemer, MI

Average UV index in December - Bessemer, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bessemer, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Bessemer, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 81

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Bessemer, MI

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

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

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