Grand Rapids Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Grand Rapids and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

Grand Rapids weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.1°C 34°F
Nightly temperature -6.1°C 21°F
Average temperature -2.5°C 27.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 72 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 5.3°C 41.6°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids average temperature in December

December rainfall

Grand Rapids average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids in December 2024.

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Grand Rapids weather stats

Grand Rapids weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: February 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 10.5hrs
Coldest month: January -1.6°C 29.1°F
Wettest month: September 98mm 3.9ins
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