December weather forecast
Kent City, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kent City, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Kent City observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 44.6°F (7°C) to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). Throughout December, Kent City's nights experience a slight temperature dip to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Kent City, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Kent City, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 26.69" (678mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Kent City. In Kent City, during December, snow falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow. In Kent City, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.9 days and aggregates up to 27.36" (695mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kent City, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Kent City, records 33.3°F (0.7°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Kent City, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kent City, during December, snow falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kent City have in December?

In Kent City, the average day length in December is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Kent City, MI

Average temperature in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Kent City, MI

Average pressure in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Kent City, MI

Average wind speed in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Kent City, MI

Average humidity in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

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

Average rainfall in December
Kent City, MI

Average rainfall in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Kent City, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kent City, MI

Average snowfall in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kent City, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 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
Kent City, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kent City, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Kent City, MI

Average UV index in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kent City, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Kent City, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Kent City, MI

Average visibility in December - Kent City, 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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