December weather forecast
Ethelwood, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ethelwood, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.5°F (-8.6°C) and max 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

Ethelwood in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) to a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C). Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Ethelwood notes an average low temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In Ethelwood, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.5 rainfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 21.5 days and typically aggregates up to 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Ethelwood, the average sunshine in December is 1.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ethelwood, is 24.8°F (-4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ethelwood, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 21.5 days and typically aggregates up to 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ethelwood, during December, snow falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ethelwood have in December?

The average day length in December in Ethelwood is 8h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:21 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ethelwood, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ethelwood?

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

Average temperature in December - Ethelwood, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ethelwood, MI

Average pressure in December - Ethelwood, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ethelwood, MI

Average wind speed in December - Ethelwood, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Ethelwood, MI

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Ethelwood, MI

Average rainfall in December - Ethelwood, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Ethelwood, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Ethelwood, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ethelwood, MI

Average snowfall in December - Ethelwood, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (10.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ethelwood, MI

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ethelwood, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ethelwood, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Ethelwood, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Ethelwood, MI

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ethelwood, MI

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Ethelwood, MI

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

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

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