December weather forecast
Hopkins, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hopkins, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

Hopkins experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). Hopkins records a slight downturn to an average a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Hopkins, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Hopkins, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.6 rainfall days, and 19.41" (493mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hopkins, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.9 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hopkins?

The high-temperature during December is 34.2°F (1.2°C) and the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hopkins, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hopkins, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hopkins?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hopkins have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hopkins?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hopkins, MI

Average temperature in December - Hopkins, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°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 (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Hopkins, MI

Average pressure in December - Hopkins, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Hopkins, MI

Average wind speed in December - Hopkins, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hopkins, MI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Hopkins, MI

Average rainfall in December - Hopkins, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Hopkins, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Hopkins, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hopkins, MI

Average snowfall in December - Hopkins, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hopkins, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Hopkins, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hopkins, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hopkins, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Hopkins, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hopkins, MI

Average UV index in December - Hopkins, 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
Hopkins, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Hopkins, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Hopkins, MI

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

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

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