December weather forecast
Lacota, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lacota, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C). Lacota's nocturnal average in December closely mirrors its daytime temperatures, settling at a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lacota, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Lacota, Michigan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.5 days and collects up to 24.8" (630mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lacota, Michigan, in December, during 13.2 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lacota, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.2 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lacota, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Lacota, 35.4°F (1.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lacota, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lacota have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lacota?

In Lacota, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lacota, MI

Average temperature in December - Lacota, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lacota, MI

Average pressure in December - Lacota, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lacota, MI

Average wind speed in December - Lacota, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lacota, MI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Lacota, MI

Average rainfall in December - Lacota, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Lacota, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Lacota, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lacota, MI

Average snowfall in December - Lacota, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lacota, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Lacota, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lacota, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lacota, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Lacota, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are March and July (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lacota, MI

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lacota, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Lacota, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Lacota, MI

Average visibility in December - Lacota, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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