December weather forecast
Drayton Plains, MI

englishespañol中文
Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Drayton Plains, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

Drayton Plains in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C). A steady low-temperature average of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) is logged during December, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Drayton Plains. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Drayton Plains, it is snowing for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.3 snowfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Drayton Plains, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Drayton Plains, Michigan, is 3.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Drayton Plains in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Drayton Plains, is 33.4°F (0.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Drayton Plains?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

What is the driest month in Drayton Plains?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Drayton Plains in December?

In Drayton Plains, Michigan, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Drayton Plains in December?

In Drayton Plains, Michigan, during December, snow falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Drayton Plains?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Drayton Plains?

The average day length in December in Drayton Plains is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Drayton Plains?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Drayton Plains have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Drayton Plains?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Drayton Plains?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Drayton Plains, Michigan, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average temperature in December - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average pressure in December - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Drayton Plains, MI

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average humidity in December - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average rainfall in December - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average snowfall in December - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Drayton Plains, 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 2min

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 48min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average UV index in December - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Drayton Plains, MI

Average visibility in December - Drayton Plains, 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).

[Resources]

Drayton Plains, Michigan, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location