December weather forecast
Dowagiac, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dowagiac, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Dowagiac in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). Nights in Dowagiac during December maintain a steady temperature, averaging at a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In Dowagiac, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Dowagiac, Michigan, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dowagiac, Michigan, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 31.34" (796mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dowagiac, during December, snow falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dowagiac, there are 67.2 snowfall days, and 24.33" (618mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dowagiac.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Dowagiac?

During December, Dowagiac experiences an average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dowagiac?

The average relative humidity in December in Dowagiac is 83%.

How much does it rain in Dowagiac in December?

In December, in Dowagiac, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Dowagiac in December?

In Dowagiac, Michigan, in December, snow falls for 15.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dowagiac?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Dowagiac have in December?

In December, the average day length in Dowagiac, Michigan, is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dowagiac?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dowagiac, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dowagiac?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dowagiac, Michigan, is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dowagiac?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Dowagiac.

What is the UV index reading in December in Dowagiac?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dowagiac is 1. A UV Index reading 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
Dowagiac, MI

Average temperature in December - Dowagiac, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°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 (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Dowagiac, MI

Average pressure in December - Dowagiac, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Dowagiac, MI

Average wind speed in December - Dowagiac, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Dowagiac, MI

Average humidity in December - Dowagiac, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Dowagiac, MI

Average rainfall in December - Dowagiac, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Dowagiac, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Dowagiac, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dowagiac, MI

Average snowfall in December - Dowagiac, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dowagiac, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Dowagiac, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h 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: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dowagiac, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Dowagiac, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dowagiac, MI

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dowagiac, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Dowagiac, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Dowagiac, MI

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

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

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