Detroit weather in December
December in Detroit: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Detroit · #468 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Detroit climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 58 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.6 cm / 2.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Detroit in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Detroit?
- December in Detroit: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Detroit on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Detroit in December?
- In December, Detroit averages a daily high of 4.9°C and a low of -0.5°C, with about 57.8 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Detroit in December?
- Detroit has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
- Does it snow in Detroit in December?
- Detroit sees roughly 6.6 cm of snowfall in December.