December weather forecast
Clarkston, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clarkston, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average high of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C). Clarkston records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Clarkston are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. In Clarkston, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.3 days and aggregates up to 17.2" (437mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Clarkston, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Clarkston, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clarkston?

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

How many hours of daylight does Clarkston have in December?

In Clarkston, the average day length in December is 9h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clarkston have in December?

In Clarkston, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health 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
Clarkston, MI

Average temperature in December - Clarkston, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Clarkston, MI

Average pressure in December - Clarkston, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clarkston, MI

Average wind speed in December - Clarkston, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Clarkston, MI

Average humidity in December - Clarkston, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Clarkston, MI

Average rainfall in December - Clarkston, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Clarkston, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Clarkston, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clarkston, MI

Average snowfall in December - Clarkston, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clarkston, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Clarkston, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clarkston, 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 2min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clarkston, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Clarkston, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Clarkston, MI

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Clarkston, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Clarkston, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Clarkston, MI

Average visibility in December - Clarkston, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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