Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
During the transition into December, Lansing observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) in November to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). A mild drop to an average of 24.8°F (-4°C) marks the nights during December.Humidity
In Lansing, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Lansing, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.6 rainfall days, and 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lansing, Michigan, are January through May, October through December. In Lansing, during December, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. In Lansing, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.2 days and aggregates up to 16.46" (418mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Lansing, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Lansing, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Lansing, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lansing, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Lansing, 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 (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Lansing, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").
Average rainfall days in December
Lansing, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lansing, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 2.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lansing, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lansing, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lansing, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Lansing, 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
Lansing, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Lansing, MI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (5mi).
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