December weather forecast
Gardendale, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Gardendale, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.3°F (1.3°C) and min 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's frosty 45°F (7.2°C) to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). The nights of December anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Gardendale, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.3 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gardendale, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gardendale, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gardendale have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gardendale?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gardendale, MI

Average temperature in December - Gardendale, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Gardendale, MI

Average pressure in December - Gardendale, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gardendale, MI

Average wind speed in December - Gardendale, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Gardendale, MI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Gardendale, MI

Average rainfall in December - Gardendale, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Gardendale, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Gardendale, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

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

Average snowfall in December
Gardendale, MI

Average snowfall in December - Gardendale, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gardendale, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Gardendale, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gardendale, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gardendale, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Gardendale, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Gardendale, MI

Average UV index in December - Gardendale, 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
Gardendale, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Gardendale, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Gardendale, MI

Average visibility in December - Gardendale, 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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