December weather forecast
Grand Haven, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Grand Haven, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Grand Haven's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). In Grand Haven, December nights experience a modest descent in temperature from daily peaks, cooling down to an average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Grand Haven is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. In Grand Haven, during the entire year, snow falls for 55 days and aggregates up to 14.21" (361mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Grand Haven is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Grand Haven in December has an average high-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Grand Haven, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Grand Haven, during December, snow falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Grand Haven have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

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

In Grand Haven, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Grand Haven, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Grand Haven, MI

Average pressure in December - Grand Haven, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Grand Haven, MI

Average wind speed in December - Grand Haven, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Grand Haven, MI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Grand Haven, MI

Average rainfall in December - Grand Haven, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Grand Haven, MI

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Grand Haven, MI

Average snowfall in December - Grand Haven, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Grand Haven, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Grand Haven, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grand 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Grand Haven, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Grand Haven, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Grand Haven, MI

Average UV index in December - Grand Haven, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Grand Haven, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Grand Haven, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Grand Haven, MI

Average visibility in December - Grand Haven, 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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