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 sea temperature 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
December weather in Traverse City is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). Traverse City upholds a consistent average temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) throughout the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.8 rainfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Traverse City. In December, in Traverse City, it is snowing for 12 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. In Traverse City, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.8 days and aggregates up to 10.67" (271mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Traverse City, the average seawater temperature in December is 40.8°F (4.9°C).Note: In the course of swimming, this situation is life-threatening and fraught with risk. The severe cold of the water leads to immediate hyperventilation. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is critical to limit thermal injury.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Traverse City is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Traverse City, Michigan, is 2.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Traverse City, Michigan, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Traverse City, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (18.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Traverse 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
Traverse City, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 12mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Traverse City, MI
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Traverse City, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Traverse City, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Traverse City, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and November (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Traverse City, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 12 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Traverse City, MI
- Average sea temperature in December: 40.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (69.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (35.4°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Traverse 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: 2h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Traverse City, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Traverse 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, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Traverse City, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 78
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Traverse 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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