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Grand Haven weather in December (Michigan, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Grand Haven during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Grand Haven generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -3°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Grand Haven in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 63 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Grand Haven. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Grand Haven, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 86 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
SunshineSunshine 63 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Grand Rapids, the United States of America (46 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather 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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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