December weather forecastBuchanan, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Buchanan, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).Temperature
Buchanan's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). Buchanan upholds a consistent average temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) throughout the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Buchanan, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Buchanan, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.5 days and aggregates up to 9.21" (234mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index in Buchanan, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Buchanan, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
