December weather forecast
Oakley, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Oakley, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and max 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Oakley's average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). During the December nights, Oakley's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Oakley, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.1 days and aggregates up to 14.33" (364mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Oakley is 3.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 33.3°F (0.7°C) and the low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oakley?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Oakley. Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Oakley?

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Oakley, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Oakley, the average day length in December is 9h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oakley have in December?

In Oakley, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Oakley?

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

Average temperature in December - Oakley, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°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 (16.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Oakley, MI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oakley, MI

Average wind speed in December - Oakley, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Oakley, MI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Oakley, MI

Average rainfall in December - Oakley, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Oakley, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Oakley, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oakley, MI

Average snowfall in December - Oakley, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oakley, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Oakley, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakley, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oakley, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Oakley, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Oakley, MI

Average UV index in December - Oakley, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Oakley, MI

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Oakley, MI

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

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

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