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 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
With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a still wintry 32°F (0°C). Throughout December, Elk Rapids records a steady low-temperature average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), a minor decrease from its daytime counterpart.Humidity
In Elk Rapids, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Elk Rapids, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elk Rapids, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.2 days and collects up to 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Elk Rapids, during December, snow falls for 18.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow. In Elk Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 89.8 days and aggregates up to 28.03" (712mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Elk Rapids are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 32°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, November and December (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 5.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk Rapids, 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: 2h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Elk Rapids, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 79
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Elk Rapids, 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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