Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a still wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C). During the nights of December, East Tawas records an average temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C), a minor drop from daytime peaks.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.8 rainfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In East Tawas, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In East Tawas, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.9 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In East Tawas, the average seawater temperature in December is 40.5°F (4.7°C).Note: In swimming situations, this is a grave threat to life. The intense coldness of the water triggers extreme discomfort and rapid hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is required to mitigate thermal damage.
Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
East Tawas, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).
Average rainfall in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average sea temperature in December: 40.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (70.4°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (32.6°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
East Tawas, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
East Tawas, MI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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