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Benton Harbor weather in December (Michigan, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Benton Harbor for December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

December in Benton Harbor generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 4°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -3°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Benton Harbor in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 117 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Benton Harbor. May, June, July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Benton Harbor climate page with graphs.

 

Benton Harbor, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 117 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Niles, the United States of America (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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