December weather forecast
Zilwaukee, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Zilwaukee, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C). Zilwaukee notes a steady average temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Zilwaukee, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.6 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Zilwaukee, the average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Zilwaukee, in December, the average high-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Zilwaukee, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Zilwaukee?

In Zilwaukee, in December, during 10.1 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Zilwaukee have in December?

In Zilwaukee, the average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Zilwaukee, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Zilwaukee, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Zilwaukee, MI

Average temperature in December - Zilwaukee, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Zilwaukee, MI

Average pressure in December - Zilwaukee, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Zilwaukee, MI

Average wind speed in December - Zilwaukee, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Zilwaukee, MI

Average humidity in December - Zilwaukee, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Zilwaukee, MI

Average rainfall in December - Zilwaukee, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Zilwaukee, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Zilwaukee, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zilwaukee, MI

Average snowfall in December - Zilwaukee, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Zilwaukee, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Zilwaukee, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zilwaukee, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zilwaukee, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Zilwaukee, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Zilwaukee, MI

Average UV index in December - Zilwaukee, 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
Zilwaukee, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Zilwaukee, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Zilwaukee, MI

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

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

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