December weather forecast
North Ironwood, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in North Ironwood, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 17.2°F (-8.2°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C). North Ironwood navigates through December with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a still subzero cold 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In North Ironwood, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In North Ironwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.1 days and collects up to 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 23.5 days and typically aggregates up to 13.86" (352mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in North Ironwood is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in North Ironwood is 2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and the low-temperature is 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In North Ironwood, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In North Ironwood, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 23.5 days and typically aggregates up to 13.86" (352mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In North Ironwood, Michigan, during December, snow falls for 23.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13.86" (352mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does North Ironwood have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in North Ironwood, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:23 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does North Ironwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In North Ironwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average temperature in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average pressure in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average wind speed in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average humidity in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average rainfall in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average rainfall days in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average snowfall in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 13.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (13.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average snowfall days in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (25.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average sunshine days in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average UV index in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average cloud cover in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 79

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
North Ironwood, MI

Average visibility in December - North Ironwood, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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