Weather in Detroit in December
In an average December, Detroit sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 26°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 25°F to 47°F |
| Average low | 26°F |
| Typical low range | 13°F to 37°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
65°F
1998-12-06
Lowest
5°F
1983-12-24
Low
Highest
58°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-9°F
1989-12-23
Feels-like
Highest
58°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-32°F
1983-12-26
Humidity
Highest
11.6 g/m³
1998-12-06
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1983-12-26
Wind
Highest
36 mph
1987-12-15
Lowest
4 mph
2014-12-20
Gust
Highest
59 mph
1987-12-15
Lowest
8 mph
2014-12-20
Precip
Wettest
4.88 in
1990
Driest
1.23 in
2010
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