December weather forecast
Elmira, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elmira, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The nights of December anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elmira, Michigan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.2 days and collects up to 26.42" (671mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Elmira, in December, snow falls for 21.5 days, with typically accumulated 9.49" (241mm) of snow. In Elmira, during the entire year, snow falls for 107.7 days and aggregates up to 50.67" (1287mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 1.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Elmira, is 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Elmira, during December, snow falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.49" (241mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Elmira, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elmira have in December?

In Elmira, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe 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
Elmira, MI

Average temperature in December - Elmira, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Elmira, MI

Average pressure in December - Elmira, 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
Elmira, MI

Average wind speed in December - Elmira, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, April and December (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Elmira, MI

Average humidity in December - Elmira, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Elmira, MI

Average rainfall in December - Elmira, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Elmira, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Elmira, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elmira, MI

Average snowfall in December - Elmira, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elmira, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Elmira, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elmira, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elmira, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Elmira, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6 days).

Average UV index in December
Elmira, MI

Average UV index in December - Elmira, 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, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Elmira, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Elmira, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 82

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 86).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Elmira, MI

Average visibility in December - Elmira, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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