The weather in December in Michigan

It's cold in December in Michigan with an average temperature of 2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and -2°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Michigan, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 17°C in 2021, Michigan reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -15°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 8°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 61 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 62 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Michigan

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Michigan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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3° / -3°

2

5° / -2°

3

3° / -2°

4

3° / -2°

5

4° / -2°

6

2° / -4°

7

-1° / -5°

8

0° / -3°

9

2° / -3°

10

2° / -4°

11

2° / -4°

12

2° / -2°

13

3° / -3°

14

3° / -3°

15

4° / -2°

16

4° / -4°

17

0° / -4°

18

0° / -6°

19

1° / -5°

20

2° / -3°

21

2° / -3°

22

1° / -2°

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4° / -2°

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3° / -3°

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2° / -3°

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2° / -4°

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2° / -3°

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2° / -5°

29

-1° / -5°

30

-1° / -6°

31

-2° / -5°

Start of December

The month of December starts in Michigan with really cold temps, averaging around 3°C during the day and nights dipping to about -3°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 3°C, with nights around -3°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Michigan is around 2°C, while nighttime temps are about -3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Michigan, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Michigan

Temperature in December in Michigan over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Michigan, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Michigan

Total precipitation in December in Michigan over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Michigan

Snowfall in December in Michigan per year

Daily UV index in December in Michigan

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Michigan, 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.

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Average weather in Michigan by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Michigan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.