December weather forecast
Irons, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Irons, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a still wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C). A steady low-temperature average of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) is logged during December, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Irons, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Irons, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.4 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.5 days and accumulates 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.3h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures in Irons vary between a high-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and a low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Irons?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Irons, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.5 days and accumulates 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Irons, in December, during 17.5 snowfall days, 7.01" (178mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Irons, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Irons have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Irons, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Irons, MI

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Irons, MI

Average pressure in December - Irons, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Irons, MI

Average wind speed in December - Irons, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and November (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Irons, MI

Average humidity in December - Irons, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Irons, MI

Average rainfall in December - Irons, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Irons, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Irons, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Irons, MI

Average snowfall in December - Irons, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Irons, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Irons, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Irons, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Irons, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Irons, MI

Average UV index in December - Irons, 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
Irons, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Irons, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Irons, MI

Average visibility in December - Irons, 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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