December weather forecast
Saugatuck, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saugatuck, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). Recording a slight decline in temperature during the nights, Saugatuck's December temperatures average at a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Saugatuck, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.7 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Saugatuck, in December, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.6 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Saugatuck, the average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Saugatuck, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Saugatuck, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Saugatuck, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Saugatuck have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Saugatuck?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and 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 is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saugatuck, MI

Average temperature in December - Saugatuck, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Saugatuck, MI

Average pressure in December - Saugatuck, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saugatuck, MI

Average wind speed in December - Saugatuck, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Saugatuck, MI

Average humidity in December - Saugatuck, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Saugatuck, MI

Average rainfall in December - Saugatuck, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Saugatuck, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Saugatuck, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saugatuck, MI

Average snowfall in December - Saugatuck, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saugatuck, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Saugatuck, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saugatuck, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saugatuck, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Saugatuck, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Saugatuck, MI

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Saugatuck, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Saugatuck, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Saugatuck, MI

Average visibility in December - Saugatuck, 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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