December weather forecast
Sturgis, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sturgis, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

Sturgis's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). During December, Sturgis's temperature shows a minor deviation from daytime highs, falling to a steady low-temperature average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

February, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sturgis, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.8 days and aggregates up to 8.46" (215mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 34.9°F (1.6°C) and the low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

What is the driest month in Sturgis?

February, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sturgis have in December?

In December, the average day length in Sturgis is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sturgis, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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
Sturgis, MI

Average temperature in December - Sturgis, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°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 (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Sturgis, MI

Average pressure in December - Sturgis, 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
Sturgis, MI

Average wind speed in December - Sturgis, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Sturgis, MI

Average humidity in December - Sturgis, 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 (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Sturgis, MI

Average rainfall in December - Sturgis, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, November and December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Sturgis, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Sturgis, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sturgis, MI

Average snowfall in December - Sturgis, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sturgis, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Sturgis, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sturgis, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sturgis, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Sturgis, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Sturgis, MI

Average UV index in December - Sturgis, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sturgis, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Sturgis, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Sturgis, MI

Average visibility in December - Sturgis, 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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