December weather forecast
Rudyard, MI

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Rudyard's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from an icy 39°F (3.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). Rudyard's nighttime temperatures in December settle close to daytime highs at an average of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Rudyard, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rudyard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rudyard are January through May, October through December. In Rudyard, 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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rudyard, Michigan. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Rudyard experiences an average high-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rudyard, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 18 days. Throughout December, 8.07" (205mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Rudyard have in December?

In Rudyard, the average day length in December is 8h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rudyard?

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

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

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Rudyard, MI

Average temperature in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average pressure in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average wind speed in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average humidity in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average rainfall in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average snowfall in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average UV index in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Rudyard, 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
Rudyard, MI

Average visibility in December - Rudyard, 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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