Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). A steady low-temperature average of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is logged during December, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.Humidity
In Benton Harbor, Michigan, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Benton Harbor, Michigan, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160 rainfall days, and 32.48" (825mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Benton Harbor, in December, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.9 snowfall days, and 12.28" (312mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Benton Harbor, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Average temperature in December
Benton Harbor, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Benton Harbor, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benton Harbor, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 12.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Benton Harbor, MI
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Benton Harbor, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Benton Harbor, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benton Harbor, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 2.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benton Harbor, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benton Harbor, 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 1min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benton Harbor, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Benton Harbor, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Benton Harbor, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Benton Harbor, 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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