December weather forecast
Luna Pier, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Luna Pier, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). During the December nights, Luna Pier's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Luna Pier, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Luna Pier, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Luna Pier, in December, the average water temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C).
Note: In the practice of swimming, this situation poses immediate risks to life. Losing control over breathing is immediate, thereby making clear thinking near impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to restrict thermal loss.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Luna Pier, is 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Luna Pier, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the water temperature in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Luna Pier have in December?

In Luna Pier, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Luna Pier, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Luna Pier have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Luna Pier is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average temperature in December - Luna Pier, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average pressure in December - Luna Pier, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average wind speed in December - Luna Pier, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average humidity in December - Luna Pier, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

Average rainfall in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average rainfall in December - Luna Pier, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Luna Pier, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average snowfall in December - Luna Pier, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Luna Pier, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average sea temperature in December - Luna Pier, MI
  • Average sea temperature in December: 37.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (32.6°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Luna Pier, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Luna Pier, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average UV index in December - Luna Pier, 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
Luna Pier, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Luna Pier, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Luna Pier, MI

Average visibility in December - Luna Pier, 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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