December weather forecast
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Michigan Beach, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average high of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

In Lake Michigan Beach, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). In Lake Michigan Beach, the month of December brings a consistent average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C), slightly cooler than its daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Lake Michigan Beach, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lake Michigan Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.6 days and collects up to 24.37" (619mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lake Michigan Beach, in December, during 12.4 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lake Michigan Beach, there are 54 snowfall days, and 10.12" (257mm) 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 7:55 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lake Michigan Beach, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 36.3°F (2.4°C) and the low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lake Michigan Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lake Michigan Beach, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lake Michigan Beach in December?

In Lake Michigan Beach, in December, during 12.4 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

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 in Lake Michigan Beach.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Lake Michigan Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average temperature in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°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 (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average pressure in December - Lake Michigan Beach, 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
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average wind speed in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average humidity in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average rainfall in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average snowfall in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Michigan Beach, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average UV index in December - Lake Michigan Beach, 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
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

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 26).

Average visibility in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average visibility in December - Lake Michigan Beach, 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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