December weather forecast
Otter Lake, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Otter Lake, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.1°F (0.6°C) and min 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

Otter Lake's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). In Otter Lake, the December nights are characterized by an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C), a minor dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Otter Lake. In December, it is snowing for 14.7 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated. In Otter Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 69 days and aggregates up to 16.77" (426mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Otter Lake, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 14.7 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Otter Lake have in December?

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 7:46 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Otter Lake is 3.1h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°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 (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Otter Lake, MI

Average pressure in December - Otter Lake, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Otter Lake, MI

Average wind speed in December - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Otter Lake, MI

Average humidity in December - Otter Lake, 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
Otter Lake, MI

Average rainfall in December - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Otter Lake, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Otter Lake, MI

Average snowfall in December - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Otter Lake, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Otter Lake, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

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
Otter Lake, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Otter Lake, MI

Average UV index in December - Otter Lake, 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
Otter Lake, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

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
Otter Lake, MI

Average visibility in December - Otter Lake, 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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