Detroit Weather in December

What's the weather like in Detroit (Michigan) in December 2024?

The climate in Detroit during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Detroit and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

Detroit weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.7°C 35°F
Nightly temperature -5.1°C 22.9°F
Average temperature -1.7°C 28.9°F
Daily sunshine 3 hrs
Avg rainfall 75 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 4.9°C 40.9°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Detroit with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Detroit

Detroit average temperature in December

December rainfall

Detroit average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Detroit average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Detroit in December 2024.