December weather forecast
Ida, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ida, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

Ida's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). Ida's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ida, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43 snowfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ida, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ida, during December, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ida?

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Ida, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Ida, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ida, MI

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Ida, MI

Average pressure in December - Ida, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Ida, MI

Average wind speed in December - Ida, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Ida, MI

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Ida, MI

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Ida, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Ida, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ida, MI

Average snowfall in December - Ida, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ida, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Ida, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ida, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ida, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Ida, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Ida, MI

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ida, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Ida, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Ida, MI

Average visibility in December - Ida, 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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