Detroit in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Detroit in december 2024
The weather in Detroit in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 196.8cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Cloudy
30% of time
21%
19%
18%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Cloudy
33% of time
21%
21%
19%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Snow showers
25% of time
24%
21%
20%
Weather at 3am
32°F
27%
22%
20%
20%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Detroit in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Detroit in december.
The climate of Detroit in december is very bad
In december in Detroit, the climate is rather dry (with 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.7in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area december. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 38°F. The seasonal minimum is 31°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Detroit is 34°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Detroit in the month of december with a maximum record of 61°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 2°F in 2016. You need to prepare to have about 18 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 58% of the month.
In december in Detroit, the days on average last 09:06. Sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset is at 17:01.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Detroit:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Myrtle Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Detroit.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Detroit in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 2°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 196.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.29km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:01 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:06 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Detroit in december 2023:
38°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
31°F to 38°F
38°F to 45°F
40°F to 50°F
49°F to 58°F
38°F to 45°F
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 41°F
31°F to 38°F
31°F to 43°F
36°F to 49°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
27°F to 32°F
32°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 49°F
45°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 45°F
34°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Detroit:
| Cleveland in december | very bad weather |
| Pittsburgh in december | very bad weather |
| Niagara Falls in december | very bad weather |
| Buffalo in december | very bad weather |
| Cincinnati in december | very bad weather |
| Chicago in december | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in december | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in december | very bad weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in december | very bad weather |
| Illinois in december | very bad weather |
| Washington D. C. in december | very bad weather |
| Baltimore in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Detroit
perfect weather
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Weather data for Detroit in december:
Weather data for Detroit for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Detroit. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Detroit can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Detroit.