December weather forecast
Union Pier, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Union Pier, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). Union Pier registers a subtle dip to an average of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Union Pier is 81%.

Rainfall

In Union Pier, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.6 rainfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Union Pier, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Union Pier, there are 44 snowfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Union Pier, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Union Pier, Michigan, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Union Pier, 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 rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Union Pier in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Union Pier, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Union Pier?

The average relative humidity in December in Union Pier, Michigan, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Union Pier in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Union Pier in December?

In Union Pier, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Union Pier?

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

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

The average day length in December in Union Pier is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Union Pier?

On the first day of December in Union Pier, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Union Pier?

In Union Pier, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Union Pier?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Union Pier?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Union Pier is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Union Pier, MI

Average temperature in December - Union Pier, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Union Pier, MI

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Union Pier, MI

Average wind speed in December - Union Pier, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Union Pier, MI

Average humidity in December - Union Pier, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Union Pier, MI

Average rainfall in December - Union Pier, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Union Pier, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Union Pier, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Union Pier, MI

Average snowfall in December - Union Pier, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Union Pier, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Union Pier, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Union 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Union Pier, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Union Pier, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Union Pier, MI

Average UV index in December - Union 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
Union Pier, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Union Pier, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Union Pier, MI

Average visibility in December - Union 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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