December weather forecastNorton Shores, MI
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Norton Shores, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C).Temperature
Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). In Norton Shores, the nightly December temperatures experience a slight descent from daily highs to an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Norton Shores, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Norton Shores, there are 124.4 rainfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Norton Shores. In Norton Shores, during December, snow falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Norton Shores, Michigan, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.4 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Norton Shores, Michigan, the average sunshine in December is 2.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Norton Shores, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Norton Shores, 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
Norton Shores, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Norton Shores, MI
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Norton Shores, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Norton Shores, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Norton Shores, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Norton Shores, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Norton Shores, 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: 2h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Norton Shores, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Norton Shores, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Norton Shores, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 71
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Norton Shores, 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).
