December weather forecast
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.3°F (2.4°C) and min 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

Lake Michigan Beach's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). In the month of December, Lake Michigan Beach experiences a minor discrepancy from peak daytime temperatures, settling at an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In Lake Michigan Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Lake Michigan Beach, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan, there are 151.6 rainfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lake Michigan Beach, during December, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lake Michigan Beach, there are 54 snowfall days, and 10.12" (257mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Michigan Beach, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Lake Michigan Beach, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Lake Michigan Beach is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lake Michigan Beach?

Lake Michigan Beach in December has an average high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Michigan Beach?

The average relative humidity in December in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Lake Michigan Beach in December?

In Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lake Michigan Beach in December?

In Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan, during December, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake Michigan Beach?

The month with the shortest days in Lake Michigan Beach is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Michigan Beach have in December?

In December, the average day length in Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan, is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lake Michigan Beach?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lake Michigan Beach?

In Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lake Michigan Beach?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lake Michigan Beach?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average temperature in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average pressure in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average wind speed in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average humidity in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average rainfall in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average snowfall in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 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
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Michigan Beach, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average UV index in December - Lake Michigan Beach, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Average visibility in December - Lake Michigan Beach, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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