December weather forecast
South Range, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in South Range, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

South Range's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C). South Range navigates through December with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In South Range, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.4 rainfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.9 days and accumulates 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 1.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures in South Range vary between a high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In South Range, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.9 days and accumulates 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in South Range in December?

In South Range, during December, snow falls for 20.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does South Range have in December?

In South Range, the average day length in December is 8h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In South Range, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
South Range, MI

Average temperature in December - South Range, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
South Range, MI

Average pressure in December - South Range, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"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
South Range, MI

Average wind speed in December - South Range, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
South Range, MI

Average humidity in December - South Range, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
South Range, MI

Average rainfall in December - South Range, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
South Range, MI

Average rainfall days in December - South Range, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are September and October (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Range, MI

Average snowfall in December - South Range, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Range, MI

Average snowfall days in December - South Range, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Range, MI

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Range, MI

Average sunshine days in December - South Range, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
South Range, MI

Average UV index in December - South Range, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are 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
South Range, MI

Average cloud cover in December - South Range, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 82

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 86).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
South Range, MI

Average visibility in December - South Range, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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