December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Marquette, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.7 rainfall days, and 20.83" (529mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Marquette in December has an average high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Marquette, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Marquette, in December, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Marquette have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Marquette, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
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Average temperature in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Marquette, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Marquette, NE
  • 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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