December weather forecast
Riga, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Riga, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is noted during the nights in Riga.

Humidity

In Riga, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Riga, Michigan, are January, February and December Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Riga, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riga, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Riga. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Riga in December?

In Riga, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Riga?

In December, the average relative humidity in Riga, Michigan, is 83%.

What is the driest month in Riga?

The months with the least rainfall in Riga are January, February and December Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Riga in December?

In December, in Riga, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Riga?

In Riga, Michigan, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Riga?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Riga, Michigan.

How many hours of daylight does Riga have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Riga?

On the first day of December in Riga, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Riga have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Riga is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Riga?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Riga?

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

Average temperature in December - Riga, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Riga, MI

Average pressure in December - Riga, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Riga, MI

Average wind speed in December - Riga, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Riga, MI

Average humidity in December - Riga, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Riga, MI

Average rainfall in December - Riga, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.22").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Riga, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Riga, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Riga, MI

Average snowfall in December - Riga, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Riga, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Riga, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Riga, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Riga, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Riga, MI

Average UV index in December - Riga, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Riga, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Riga, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Riga, MI

Average visibility in December - Riga, 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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