December weather forecast
Hope, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hope, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

In Hope, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). In Hope, nights during December observe an average temperature decrease to a freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Hope, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.8 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hope, in December, during 15.2 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hope, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.6 days and aggregates up to 15.67" (398mm) of snow.

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 7:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hope, the average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hope, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hope, during December, snow falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hope have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hope, MI

Average temperature in December - Hope, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°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 (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Hope, MI

Average pressure in December - Hope, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hope, MI

Average wind speed in December - Hope, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hope, MI

Average humidity in December - Hope, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hope, MI

Average rainfall in December - Hope, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Hope, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Hope, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hope, MI

Average snowfall in December - Hope, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hope, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Hope, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hope, 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: 3h and 1min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hope, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Hope, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hope, MI

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hope, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Hope, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Hope, MI

Average visibility in December - Hope, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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