December weather forecast
Sand Lake, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sand Lake, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.9°F (0.5°C) and min 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

Sand Lake's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). During December, nights cool slightly to an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In Sand Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Sand Lake, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sand Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.1 days and collects up to 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Sand Lake, it is snowing for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sand Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.3 days and aggregates up to 18.7" (475mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Sand Lake, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sand Lake is 2.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sand Lake. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Sand Lake?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sand Lake, is 32.9°F (0.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sand Lake?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in Sand Lake in December?

In Sand Lake, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Sand Lake?

In December, in Sand Lake, it is snowing for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sand Lake?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sand Lake.

How many hours of daylight does Sand Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sand Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sand Lake, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sand Lake?

In Sand Lake, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sand Lake?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Sand Lake?

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

Average temperature in December - Sand Lake, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sand Lake, MI

Average pressure in December - Sand Lake, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sand Lake, MI

Average wind speed in December - Sand Lake, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Sand Lake, MI

Average humidity in December - Sand Lake, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Sand Lake, MI

Average rainfall in December - Sand Lake, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Sand Lake, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Sand Lake, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sand Lake, MI

Average snowfall in December - Sand Lake, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sand Lake, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Sand Lake, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sand Lake, MI

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sand Lake, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Sand Lake, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sand Lake, MI

Average UV index in December - Sand Lake, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sand Lake, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Sand Lake, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Sand Lake, MI

Average visibility in December - Sand Lake, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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