December weather forecastLudington, MI
December
Weather in December
December in Ludington, Michigan denotes the full-fledged arrival of winter. The city becomes a winter wonderland, adorned in a blanket of fresh snow. Chilly temperatures and serene snowfall create an atmosphere befitting of the holiday season. From the weather's point of view, tangible shifts are noted such as snowfall of 0.71" (18mm) over 10.6 days and relative humidity peaking back at 82%. As December draws to a close, Ludington, wrapped in a blanket of snow, eagerly anticipates the dawn of a fresh new year.Temperature
The start of December in Ludington, Michigan, signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). A mild drop to an average of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) marks the nights in Ludington during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Ludington is 82%.Rainfall
In Ludington, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.6 rainfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Ludington, Michigan. In December, in Ludington, Michigan, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ludington, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.7 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Ludington, the average seawater temperature in December is 41°F (5°C).Note: Staying in 41°F (5°C) waters for just a few moments at 55.4°F (13°C) can be harrowing, and below 50°F (10°C) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ludington, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Ludington, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Ludington, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 13.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Ludington, MI
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Ludington, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Ludington, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ludington, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ludington, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Ludington, MI
- Average sea temperature in December: 41°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (70°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February, March and April (37°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ludington, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ludington, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Ludington, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ludington, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 75
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Ludington, 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).
