United StatesAverage weather for Detroit in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Detroit with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 7°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Detroit with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 5°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 14°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Detroit is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In December, there is an average of 197 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Detroit in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
15°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
18°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
11°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
197 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
10 days | 17 days | |
 Total snowfall |
0,1 cm | 9,7 cm | |
| Snowy days |
1 day | 3 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Detroit?
Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Detroit. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
The hurricane season in Detroit runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 25°C in 2021, Detroit reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -16°C to a highest value of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Detroit
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Detroit, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Detroit
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Detroit, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 10 days of precipitation in Detroit.
Daily Snowfall in December in Detroit
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Detroit, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV index in December in Detroit
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Detroit, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Detroit over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Detroit, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Detroit over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Detroit, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Detroit per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Detroit, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in December for Detroit
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Detroit. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Detroit by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Detroit. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
