December weather forecast
Fountain, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Fountain, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Fountain's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C). Fountain records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In Fountain, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fountain, Michigan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.6 days and collects up to 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fountain, during December, snow falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.7 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fountain, the average sunshine in December is 2.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fountain, records 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fountain have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fountain?

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 Fountain, Michigan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from 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
Fountain, MI

Average temperature in December - Fountain, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°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 (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Fountain, MI

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Fountain, MI

Average wind speed in December - Fountain, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Fountain, MI

Average humidity in December - Fountain, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Fountain, MI

Average rainfall in December - Fountain, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Fountain, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Fountain, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fountain, MI

Average snowfall in December - Fountain, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fountain, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Fountain, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fountain, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fountain, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Fountain, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fountain, MI

Average UV index in December - Fountain, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fountain, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Fountain, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Fountain, MI

Average visibility in December - Fountain, 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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