What is the weather like in Chicago vs Detroit in December?

In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Detroit averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 69 mm.

Chicago vs Detroit in December

Chicago and Detroit are nearly tied in December — 46 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air; Detroit is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Detroit — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Detroit
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	46/100 (F)
Feels-like high	0°C	0°C
Avg high / low	4° / -3°	5° / -1°
Rainfall	48 mm	69 mm
Rainy days	6	10
Humidity	73%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	37	38

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chicago vs Detroit in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chicago or Detroit?: Chicago and Detroit are nearly tied in December — 46 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air; Detroit is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Detroit in December?: In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Detroit averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 69 mm.