Houghton Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Houghton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

Houghton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.9°C 25°F
Nightly temperature -9.9°C 14.2°F
Average temperature -6.9°C 19.6°F
Daily sunshine 3.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 73 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 3.9°C 38.9°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Houghton with around 73mm 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Houghton

Houghton average temperature in December

December rainfall

Houghton average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Houghton 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 Houghton in December 2024.

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Houghton weather stats

Houghton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 24.9°C 76.8°F
Driest month: April 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January -6.7°C 19.9°F
Wettest month: January 89mm 3.5ins
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