December weather forecast
Carson City, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Carson City, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Carson City experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). Carson City experiences a subtle drop in temperature during the December nights, recording an average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Carson City, there are 141.3 rainfall days, and 22.48" (571mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Carson City, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.5 snowfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Carson City, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Carson City, 32.9°F (0.5°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?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Carson City, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Carson City, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Carson City, the average day length in December is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Carson City, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Carson City, MI

Average pressure in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Carson City, MI

Average wind speed in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Carson City, MI

Average humidity in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Carson City, MI

Average rainfall in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Carson City, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carson City, MI

Average snowfall in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carson City, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carson City, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carson City, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Carson City, MI

Average UV index in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Carson City, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Carson City, MI

Average visibility in December - Carson City, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (5mi).

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