December weather forecast
Burt Lake, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Burt Lake, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Burt Lake's December nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at 23.9°F (-4.5°C), closely aligned with the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Burt Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.7 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Burt Lake, in December, snow falls for 19.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.83" (199mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 95.1 snowfall days, and 33.98" (863mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Burt Lake, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Burt Lake, 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Burt Lake?

In Burt Lake, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 19.8 days. Throughout December, 7.83" (199mm) 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 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Burt Lake have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, 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 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
Burt Lake, MI

Average temperature in December - Burt Lake, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Burt Lake, MI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burt Lake, MI

Average wind speed in December - Burt Lake, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Burt Lake, MI

Average humidity in December - Burt Lake, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Burt Lake, MI

Average rainfall in December - Burt Lake, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and August (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Burt Lake, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Burt Lake, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burt Lake, MI

Average snowfall in December - Burt Lake, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burt Lake, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Burt Lake, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burt Lake, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burt Lake, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burt Lake, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Burt Lake, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Burt Lake, MI

Average UV index in December - Burt Lake, 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
Burt Lake, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Burt Lake, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 79

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Burt Lake, MI

Average visibility in December - Burt Lake, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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