Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C). Nighttime readings in Petoskey during December register a minimal drop from daytime highs, averaging at 24.1°F (-4.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Petoskey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.6 days and collects up to 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 8.23" (209mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 1.9h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Petoskey, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 30.9°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Petoskey, 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
Petoskey, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Petoskey, MI
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Petoskey, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").
Average rainfall days in December
Petoskey, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Petoskey, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 8.23"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Petoskey, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petoskey, MI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 1h and 5min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Petoskey, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Petoskey, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Petoskey, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 81
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Petoskey, MI
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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