December weather forecast
Interlochen, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Interlochen, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.6°F (-3°C) and max 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from 42.1°F (5.6°C) in November to a still cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). Interlochen navigates through December with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In Interlochen, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Interlochen, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.6 rainfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Interlochen, in December, during 17.2 snowfall days, 5.75" (146mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.9 snowfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Interlochen, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Interlochen in December?

In Interlochen, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 17.2 days. Throughout December, 5.75" (146mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Interlochen have in December?

In Interlochen, the average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Interlochen, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Interlochen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Interlochen, MI

Average temperature in December - Interlochen, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Interlochen, MI

Average pressure in December - Interlochen, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
Interlochen, MI

Average wind speed in December - Interlochen, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Interlochen, MI

Average humidity in December - Interlochen, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Interlochen, MI

Average rainfall in December - Interlochen, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Interlochen, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Interlochen, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Interlochen, MI

Average snowfall in December - Interlochen, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Interlochen, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Interlochen, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Interlochen, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Interlochen, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Interlochen, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Interlochen, MI

Average UV index in December - Interlochen, 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
Interlochen, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Interlochen, 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 28).

Average visibility in December
Interlochen, MI

Average visibility in December - Interlochen, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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