December weather forecast
Drayton Plains, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Drayton Plains, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

Drayton Plains in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C). Throughout December, Drayton Plains's nights experience a slight temperature dip to a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

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 are January through May, October through December. In Drayton Plains, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.3 snowfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) 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 7:44 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

In Drayton Plains, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Drayton Plains?

During December, Drayton Plains experiences an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Drayton Plains, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 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 many days does it snow in December in Drayton Plains?

In Drayton Plains, in December, during 13.6 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Drayton Plains, Michigan, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Drayton Plains have in December?

In Drayton Plains, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 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 long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Drayton Plains?

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 Drayton Plains?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average temperature in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average pressure in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average wind speed in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average humidity in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average rainfall in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average snowfall in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average UV index in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Drayton Plains, 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average visibility in December - Drayton Plains, 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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