December weather forecast
Franklin, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Franklin, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). Franklin records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in December, slightly lower than the daytime high.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Franklin are February and December Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Franklin, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Franklin, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.4 days and aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Franklin is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Franklin, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Franklin, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Franklin, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Franklin have in December?

In December, the average day length in Franklin is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Franklin, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Franklin, MI

Average temperature in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Franklin, MI

Average pressure in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Franklin, MI

Average wind speed in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Franklin, MI

Average humidity in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Franklin, MI

Average rainfall in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Franklin, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Franklin, MI

Average snowfall in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Franklin, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Franklin, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Franklin, MI

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Franklin, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Franklin, MI

Average visibility in December - Franklin, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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