December weather forecast
Birch, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Birch, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Birch observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C). Birch's nocturnal December readings average at 19.2°F (-7.1°C), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Birch, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.1 rainfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 9.8" (249mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Birch, the average sunshine in December is 2.1h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Birch, is 26.8°F (-2.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Birch, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Birch, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 9.8" (249mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Birch, in December, during 21 snowfall days, 9.8" (249mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Birch have in December?

In Birch, Michigan, the average day length in December is 8h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Birch have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.1h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Birch, MI

Average temperature in December - Birch, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Birch, MI

Average pressure in December - Birch, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Birch, MI

Average wind speed in December - Birch, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Birch, MI

Average humidity in December - Birch, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Birch, MI

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Birch, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Birch, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Birch, MI

Average snowfall in December - Birch, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Birch, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Birch, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Birch, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Birch, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Birch, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Birch, MI

Average UV index in December - Birch, 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
Birch, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Birch, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Birch, MI

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

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

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