December weather forecast
Westphalia, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Westphalia, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25°F (-3.9°C) and max 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). Westphalia sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in December, with an average low settling at a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Westphalia, during December, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Westphalia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.9 days and collects up to 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Westphalia, Michigan.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Westphalia, is 33.3°F (0.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in Westphalia in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Westphalia have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Westphalia?

The average sunshine duration in December in Westphalia is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Westphalia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes 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
Westphalia, MI

Average temperature in December - Westphalia, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Westphalia, MI

Average pressure in December - Westphalia, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Westphalia, MI

Average wind speed in December - Westphalia, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Westphalia, MI

Average humidity in December - Westphalia, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Westphalia, MI

Average rainfall in December - Westphalia, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Westphalia, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Westphalia, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westphalia, MI

Average snowfall in December - Westphalia, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westphalia, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Westphalia, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westphalia, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westphalia, MI

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Westphalia, MI

Average UV index in December - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Westphalia, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

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
Westphalia, MI

Average visibility in December - Westphalia, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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