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
The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to an icy 32°F (0°C). Shepherd experiences a subtle drop in temperature during the December nights, recording an average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Shepherd, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shepherd, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.5 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shepherd, Michigan, in December, during 15.6 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shepherd, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.3 days and aggregates up to 20.43" (519mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Shepherd, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 32°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).
Average pressure in December
Shepherd, 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
Shepherd, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Shepherd, 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 April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Shepherd, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in December
Shepherd, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shepherd, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shepherd, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shepherd, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shepherd, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Shepherd, 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
Shepherd, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Shepherd, 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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