December weather forecast
Palms, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palms, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

In Palms, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). An average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) characterizes Palms's December nights.

Humidity

In Palms, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Palms, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.9 snowfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Palms, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Palms, 33.3°F (0.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Palms, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the driest month?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Palms in December?

In Palms, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Palms, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Palms have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Palms?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Palms, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

What are the months 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Palms, MI

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Palms, MI

Average pressure in December - Palms, 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
Palms, MI

Average wind speed in December - Palms, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Palms, MI

Average humidity in December - Palms, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Palms, MI

Average rainfall in December - Palms, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Palms, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Palms, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palms, MI

Average snowfall in December - Palms, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Palms, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Palms, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 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
Palms, MI

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palms, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Palms, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Palms, MI

Average UV index in December - Palms, 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
Palms, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Palms, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Palms, MI

Average visibility in December - Palms, 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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