Weather in Detroit, Michigan, United States in December
In an average December, Detroit sees a daily high around 34°F and a low around 23°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 34°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°F to 44°F |
| Average low | 23°F |
| Typical low range | 11°F to 32°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
67°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
4°F
1983-12-30
Low
Highest
55°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-6°F
1983-12-26
Feels-like
Highest
55°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-32°F
1983-12-26
Humidity
Highest
13.0 g/m³
1982-12-03
Lowest
1.1 g/m³
1993-12-26
Wind
Highest
41 mph
2004-12-07
Lowest
4 mph
2014-12-20
Precip
Wettest
3.70 in
2008
Driest
0.85 in
1993
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