December weather forecast
Mackinaw City, MI

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The lovely seaside Mackinaw City in Michigan, with a view of the intense road network therein and a part of the long Mackinac Bridge
The lovely seaside Mackinaw City in Michigan, with a view of the intense road network therein and a part of the long Mackinac Bridge

Weather in December

Finally, December in Mackinaw City welcomes the full onslaught of winter. The snow-covered landscape, frigid temperatures, and brief daylight hours create a festive backdrop for the holiday season. Residents bundle up and festive lights adorn homes and streets, creating a unique winter atmosphere. Outdoor activities again shift to embrace the cold, such as ice fishing and snowmobiling. The month records an average snowfall of 5.59" (142mm), reminding us that December in Mackinaw City is indeed a snowy winter wonderland.

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C). Mackinaw City, in December, logs an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C), a subtle step down from daytime readings.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, in Mackinaw City, Michigan, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mackinaw City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131 days and collects up to 21.22" (539mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Mackinaw City, in December, snow falls for 19.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.59" (142mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 93.6 snowfall days, and 27.91" (709mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mackinaw City, Michigan.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mackinaw City is 2.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mackinaw City?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mackinaw City, is 30.2°F (-1°C) and the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mackinaw City?

The average relative humidity in December in Mackinaw City is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mackinaw City?

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Mackinaw City?

In Mackinaw City, in December, during 19.2 snowfall days, 5.59" (142mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mackinaw City?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mackinaw City, Michigan.

How many hours of daylight does Mackinaw City have in December?

The average day length in December in Mackinaw City is 8h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mackinaw City?

On the first day of December in Mackinaw City, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mackinaw City?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mackinaw City is 2.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mackinaw City?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mackinaw City, Michigan.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mackinaw City?

In Mackinaw City, Michigan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average temperature in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average pressure in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.02"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average wind speed in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average humidity in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average rainfall in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average snowfall in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 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
Mackinaw City, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average UV index in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Mackinaw City, MI

Average visibility in December - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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