December weather forecast
Lakeland, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lakeland, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C). Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature during December stays at a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lakeland, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lakeland, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.5 days and aggregates up to 17.05" (433mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lakeland. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lakeland, is 33.6°F (0.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lakeland?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

What is the driest month in Lakeland?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lakeland, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lakeland?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lakeland, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lakeland 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 in Lakeland, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lakeland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 hazard to health from unsafe 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
Lakeland, MI

Average temperature in December - Lakeland, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Lakeland, MI

Average pressure in December - Lakeland, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lakeland, MI

Average wind speed in December - Lakeland, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lakeland, MI

Average humidity in December - Lakeland, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Lakeland, MI

Average rainfall in December - Lakeland, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Lakeland, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Lakeland, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lakeland, MI

Average snowfall in December - Lakeland, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lakeland, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Lakeland, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lakeland, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lakeland, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Lakeland, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Lakeland, MI

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lakeland, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Lakeland, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lakeland, MI

Average visibility in December - Lakeland, 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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