December weather forecast
Tawas City, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Tawas City, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a still cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). Tawas City encounters a negligible difference from daytime peaks throughout the December nights, with a low-temperature average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Tawas City, Michigan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.8 days and collects up to 12.56" (319mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Tawas City. In December, in Tawas City, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. In Tawas City, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.9 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Tawas City, Michigan, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Tawas City is 3h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Tawas City. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Tawas City?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tawas City, is 32.4°F (0.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tawas City?

In Tawas City, Michigan, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tawas City?

In Tawas City, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Tawas City?

In December, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tawas City?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tawas City, Michigan.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tawas City?

The average day length in December in Tawas City is 8h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tawas City?

On the first day of December in Tawas City, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tawas City?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Tawas City?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Tawas City?

In Tawas City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tawas City, MI

Average temperature in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Tawas City, MI

Average pressure in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"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
Tawas City, MI

Average wind speed in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Tawas City, MI

Average humidity in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Tawas City, MI

Average rainfall in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Tawas City, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tawas City, MI

Average snowfall in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tawas City, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tawas City, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tawas City, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Tawas City, MI

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

Average cloud cover in December
Tawas City, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Tawas City, MI

Average visibility in December - Tawas City, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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