December weather forecast
Gibraltar, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Gibraltar, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.8°F (2.1°C) and min 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). Gibraltar encounters an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C) throughout December, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Gibraltar, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.5 snowfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C).
Note: During swimming, this scenario is excessively cold, hazardous, and can lead to fatality. Hypothermia ensues swiftly without suitable insulated waterproof wear.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Gibraltar is 3.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Gibraltar, the average high-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Gibraltar is 82%.

What is the driest month in Gibraltar?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gibraltar, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Gibraltar, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

How cold is the water in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gibraltar, MI

Average temperature in December - Gibraltar, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gibraltar, MI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gibraltar, MI

Average wind speed in December - Gibraltar, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Gibraltar, MI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Gibraltar, MI

Average rainfall in December - Gibraltar, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Gibraltar, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Gibraltar, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gibraltar, MI

Average snowfall in December - Gibraltar, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gibraltar, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Gibraltar, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Gibraltar, MI

Average sea temperature in December - Gibraltar, MI
  • Average sea temperature in December: 38.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (32.7°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gibraltar, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gibraltar, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Gibraltar, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gibraltar, MI

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Gibraltar, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Gibraltar, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Gibraltar, MI

Average visibility in December - Gibraltar, 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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