December weather forecast
Painesdale, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Painesdale, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C). In December, Painesdale experiences a marginal drop in temperature, with averages of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Painesdale, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Painesdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.4 days and collects up to 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.9 days and accumulates 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, in Painesdale, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Painesdale is 1.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28°F (-2.2°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Painesdale is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Painesdale, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.9 days and accumulates 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Painesdale, in December, during 20.9 snowfall days, 7.87" (200mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Painesdale?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Painesdale have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Painesdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Painesdale, Michigan, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Painesdale, MI

Average temperature in December - Painesdale, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Painesdale, MI

Average pressure in December - Painesdale, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
Painesdale, MI

Average wind speed in December - Painesdale, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Painesdale, MI

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Painesdale, MI

Average rainfall in December - Painesdale, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Painesdale, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Painesdale, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are September and October (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Painesdale, MI

Average snowfall in December - Painesdale, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Painesdale, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Painesdale, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Painesdale, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Painesdale, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Painesdale, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Painesdale, MI

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Painesdale, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Painesdale, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 82

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 86).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Painesdale, MI

Average visibility in December - Painesdale, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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