December weather forecast
Reading, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Reading, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). The average low-temperature, in December, in Reading, Michigan, is a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In Reading, Michigan, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Reading. In Reading, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.6 snowfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Reading, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Reading?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Reading are 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Reading?

In Reading, Michigan, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

What is the driest month in Reading?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Reading?

In Reading, in December, during 7.6 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Reading in December?

In Reading, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Reading?

December has the shortest days of the year in Reading, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Reading?

The average day length in December in Reading, Michigan, is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Reading?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Reading, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Reading?

The average sunshine duration in December in Reading, Michigan, is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Reading?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Reading, Michigan, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Reading?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Reading is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Reading, MI

Average temperature in December - Reading, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Reading, MI

Average pressure in December - Reading, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Reading, MI

Average wind speed in December - Reading, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Reading, MI

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Reading, MI

Average rainfall in December - Reading, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Reading, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Reading, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Reading, MI

Average snowfall in December - Reading, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Reading, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Reading, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Reading, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Reading, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Reading, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Reading, MI

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Reading, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Reading, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Reading, MI

Average visibility in December - Reading, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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