December weather forecast
Menominee, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Menominee, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In Menominee, nights during December observe an average temperature decrease to 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In Menominee, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Menominee, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.6 rainfall days, and 16.14" (410mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Menominee, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Menominee, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.8 days and aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Menominee, the average seawater temperature in December is 40.6°F (4.8°C).
Note: While swimming, this is identified as life-endangering and very dangerous. The water's freezing temperatures cause intense discomfort and induce rapid hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to mitigate thermal damage.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Menominee, is 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Menominee?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Menominee, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Menominee, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in December?

In Menominee, in December, the average water temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°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?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Menominee have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:18 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Menominee have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Menominee, MI

Average pressure in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Menominee, MI

Average wind speed in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Menominee, MI

Average humidity in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Menominee, MI

Average rainfall in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Menominee, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Menominee, MI

Average snowfall in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Menominee, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Menominee, MI

Average sea temperature in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average sea temperature in December: 40.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (35.4°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Menominee, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Menominee, MI

Average UV index in December - Menominee, 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, February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Menominee, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Menominee, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Menominee, MI

Average visibility in December - Menominee, 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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