Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a wintry 41°F (5°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C). Houghton Lake navigates through December with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a still freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Houghton Lake, Michigan, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Houghton Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.5 days and collects up to 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Houghton Lake, Michigan, it is snowing for 18.6 days. Throughout December, 6.3" (160mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.1 snowfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Houghton Lake, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Houghton Lake is 2.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Houghton Lake are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December in Houghton Lake?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Houghton Lake?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Houghton Lake?
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When is the lowest UV index in Houghton Lake?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Houghton Lake?
Average temperature in December
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Houghton Lake, 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
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 6.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 75
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Houghton Lake, MI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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