December weather forecastMacatawa, MI
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Macatawa, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). Macatawa experiences a steady nighttime temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Macatawa is 82%.Rainfall
In Macatawa, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Macatawa, there are 149.3 rainfall days, and 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Macatawa, in December, snow falls for 14.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Macatawa, there are 63.5 snowfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Macatawa, Michigan.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 3.27"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 6min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Macatawa, MI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
