December weather forecast
Pickford, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Pickford, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 39°F (3.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). December notes an average low temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C), subtly down from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Pickford, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pickford, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pickford, in December, during 18 snowfall days, 8.07" (205mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.8 snowfall days, and 40.39" (1026mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pickford, the average sunshine in December is 2.3h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Pickford, the average high-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pickford, in December, during 18 snowfall days, 8.07" (205mm) 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 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pickford have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Pickford, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Pickford, MI

Average temperature in December - Pickford, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Pickford, MI

Average pressure in December - Pickford, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"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
Pickford, MI

Average wind speed in December - Pickford, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pickford, MI

Average humidity in December - Pickford, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Pickford, MI

Average rainfall in December - Pickford, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Pickford, MI

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pickford, MI

Average snowfall in December - Pickford, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pickford, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Pickford, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pickford, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pickford, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Pickford, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Pickford, MI

Average UV index in December - Pickford, 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
Pickford, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Pickford, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Pickford, MI

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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