December weather forecast
Fair Haven, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Fair Haven, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). The December nights show a slight decrease to a mean low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fair Haven. In Fair Haven, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.5 snowfall days, and 12.2" (310mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fair Haven, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fair Haven, is 34.9°F (1.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Fair Haven?

In Fair Haven, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Fair Haven, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fair Haven have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Fair Haven, MI

Average temperature in December - Fair Haven, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average pressure in December - Fair Haven, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average wind speed in December - Fair Haven, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average humidity in December - Fair Haven, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average rainfall in December - Fair Haven, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Fair Haven, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average snowfall in December - Fair Haven, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Fair Haven, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fair Haven, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Fair Haven, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average UV index in December - Fair Haven, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Fair Haven, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Fair Haven, MI

Average visibility in December - Fair Haven, 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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