Weather in Detroit in December
In an average December, Detroit sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 25°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°F to 48°F |
| Average low | 25°F |
| Typical low range | 11°F to 36°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
67°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
5°F
1983-12-26
Low
Highest
61°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-8°F
1983-12-26
Feels-like
Highest
61°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-30°F
1983-12-26
Humidity
Highest
12.6 g/m³
1982-12-03
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1983-12-26
Wind
Highest
29 mph
2021-12-11
Lowest
3 mph
2014-12-20
Gust
Highest
58 mph
2015-12-24
Lowest
7 mph
1986-12-27
Precip
Wettest
4.27 in
2008
Driest
1.12 in
1993
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