December weather forecastBenzonia, MI
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Benzonia, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C).Temperature
As Benzonia enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the 42.6°F (5.9°C) of November to a still wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C). Throughout December, Benzonia's nights experience a slight temperature dip to a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.1 rainfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Benzonia, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Benzonia, during the entire year, snow falls for 46 days and aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Benzonia, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (62.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Benzonia, 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
Benzonia, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 14.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Benzonia, MI
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Benzonia, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Benzonia, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benzonia, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benzonia, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benzonia, MI
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benzonia, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are March and May (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Benzonia, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Benzonia, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 77
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Benzonia, 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).
