December weather forecast
Leonidas, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Leonidas, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). In Leonidas, the nighttime temperature in December descends gently to an average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Leonidas, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Leonidas, in December, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Leonidas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.9 days and collects up to 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Leonidas, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Leonidas, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 11.77" (299mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Leonidas, records 34.9°F (1.6°C), while the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Leonidas, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Leonidas have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

What is the month 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 reading in December?

In Leonidas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Leonidas, MI

Average temperature in December - Leonidas, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°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 (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Leonidas, MI

Average pressure in December - Leonidas, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Leonidas, MI

Average wind speed in December - Leonidas, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Leonidas, MI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Leonidas, MI

Average rainfall in December - Leonidas, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Leonidas, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Leonidas, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leonidas, MI

Average snowfall in December - Leonidas, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Leonidas, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Leonidas, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leonidas, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leonidas, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Leonidas, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Leonidas, MI

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Leonidas, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Leonidas, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Leonidas, MI

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

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

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