December weather forecast
Manchester, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Manchester, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C). Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Manchester notes an average low temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Manchester is 84%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Manchester are January and December Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Manchester are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Manchester, there are 39.4 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) 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 7:45 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Manchester, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Manchester?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Manchester?

In Manchester, Michigan, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

What is the driest month in Manchester?

January and December are months with the least rain in Manchester, Michigan, when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Manchester?

In Manchester, Michigan, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Manchester?

In December, in Manchester, Michigan, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Manchester?

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

How many hours of daylight does Manchester have in December?

The average day length in December in Manchester, Michigan, is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Manchester?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Manchester?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Manchester?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Manchester?

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

Average temperature in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Manchester, MI

Average pressure in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Manchester, MI

Average wind speed in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Manchester, MI

Average humidity in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Manchester, MI

Average rainfall in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Manchester, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Manchester, MI

Average snowfall in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Manchester, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Manchester, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Manchester, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Manchester, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Manchester, MI

Average UV index in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Manchester, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Manchester, MI

Average visibility in December - Manchester, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).

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