December weather forecast
Indian River, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Indian River, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The temperature during December experiences a small drop from daytime peaks, recording an average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Indian River is 85%.

Rainfall

In Indian River, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Indian River, Michigan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.7 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Indian River, in December, snow falls for 19.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.83" (199mm) of snow. In Indian River, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.1 days and aggregates up to 33.98" (863mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Indian River in December?

During December, Indian River experiences an average high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Indian River?

The average relative humidity in December in Indian River, Michigan, is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Indian River?

In Indian River, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Indian River?

In Indian River, in December, during 19.8 snowfall days, 7.83" (199mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Indian River?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Indian River, Michigan.

How many hours of daylight does Indian River have in December?

In Indian River, Michigan, the average day length in December is 8h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Indian River?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Indian River?

In Indian River, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Indian River?

The months with the lowest UV index in Indian River, Michigan, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Indian River?

In Indian River, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Indian River, MI

Average temperature in December - Indian River, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Indian River, MI

Average pressure in December - Indian River, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Indian River, MI

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Indian River, MI

Average humidity in December - Indian River, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Indian River, MI

Average rainfall in December - Indian River, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and August (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Indian River, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Indian River, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Indian River, MI

Average snowfall in December - Indian River, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Indian River, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Indian River, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Indian River, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Indian River, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Indian River, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Indian River, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Indian River, MI

Average UV index in December - Indian River, 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, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Indian River, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Indian River, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 79

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Indian River, MI

Average visibility in December - Indian River, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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