December weather forecast
Great Lakes Beach, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Great Lakes Beach, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). Great Lakes Beach, during December nights, records a temperature marginally cooler than the daytime average, at a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In Great Lakes Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Great Lakes Beach is December, when the rain falls for 9.6 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Great Lakes Beach are January through April, October through December. In Great Lakes Beach, Michigan, in December, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Great Lakes Beach, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.1 days and aggregates up to 17.2" (437mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Great Lakes Beach, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Great Lakes Beach?

December temperatures in Great Lakes Beach vary between a high-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Great Lakes Beach?

The average relative humidity in December in Great Lakes Beach, Michigan, is 82%.

What is the driest month in Great Lakes Beach?

The month with the least rainfall in Great Lakes Beach is December, when the rain falls for 9.6 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Great Lakes Beach?

In Great Lakes Beach, Michigan, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Great Lakes Beach in December?

In Great Lakes Beach, during December, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Great Lakes Beach?

December has the shortest days of the year in Great Lakes Beach, Michigan, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Great Lakes Beach?

In December, the average day length in Great Lakes Beach, Michigan, is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Great Lakes Beach?

On the first day of December in Great Lakes Beach, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Great Lakes Beach have in December?

In Great Lakes Beach, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Great Lakes Beach?

The months with the lowest UV index in Great Lakes Beach, Michigan, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Great Lakes Beach?

In Great Lakes Beach, Michigan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average temperature in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average pressure in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average wind speed in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average humidity in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, October and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average rainfall in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average snowfall in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 0min).

  • 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average UV index in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Great Lakes Beach, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Great Lakes Beach, MI

Average visibility in December - Great Lakes Beach, 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).

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