December weather forecast
Fulton, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Fulton, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Fulton observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Fulton records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Fulton, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fulton, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Fulton, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.5 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fulton, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Fulton, in December, during 11.9 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fulton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

When is 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Fulton, MI

Average temperature in December - Fulton, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Fulton, MI

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Fulton, MI

Average wind speed in December - Fulton, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Fulton, MI

Average humidity in December - Fulton, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Fulton, MI

Average rainfall in December - Fulton, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Fulton, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Fulton, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fulton, MI

Average snowfall in December - Fulton, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fulton, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Fulton, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h 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: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fulton, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Fulton, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Fulton, MI

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fulton, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Fulton, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Fulton, MI

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

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

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