What is the weather like in Detroit vs Traverse City in December?

In December, Detroit averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 41 mm.

Detroit vs Traverse City in December

Detroit is the better pick in December — 46 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Detroit is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Traverse City is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Detroit vs Traverse City — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Detroit	🇺🇸 Traverse City
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	41/100 (F)
Feels-like high	0°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	5° / -1°	3° / -2°
Rainfall	69 mm	41 mm
Rainy days	10	7
Humidity	75%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	38	33

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

Month by month

Detroit vs Traverse City in December — FAQ

Is December better in Detroit or Traverse City?: Detroit is the better pick in December — 46 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Detroit is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Traverse City is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Detroit vs Traverse City in December?: In December, Detroit averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 41 mm.