December weather forecast
Buchanan, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Buchanan, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). Buchanan's average nighttime temperature in December modestly descends to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, in Buchanan, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Buchanan, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Buchanan are January through May, October through December. In Buchanan, during December, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.5 snowfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Buchanan, Michigan, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is 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: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Buchanan in December?

In Buchanan, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Buchanan?

The average relative humidity in December in Buchanan is 82%.

How much does it rain in Buchanan in December?

In Buchanan, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Buchanan?

In Buchanan, in December, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Buchanan?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Buchanan?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Buchanan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Buchanan, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Buchanan?

In Buchanan, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Buchanan?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Buchanan?

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
Buchanan, MI

Average temperature in December - Buchanan, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Buchanan, MI

Average pressure in December - Buchanan, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Buchanan, MI

Average wind speed in December - Buchanan, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Buchanan, MI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Buchanan, MI

Average rainfall in December - Buchanan, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Buchanan, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Buchanan, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Buchanan, MI

Average snowfall in December - Buchanan, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Buchanan, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Buchanan, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buchanan, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Buchanan, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Buchanan, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Buchanan, MI

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Buchanan, MI

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Buchanan, MI

Average visibility in December - Buchanan, 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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