December weather in Detroit, MI
The average temperature in Detroit in December is 31.4°F (25.4°F–37.3°F). Average precipitation: 2.35 inches.
December is a winter month in Detroit, and is cooler than the annual average of 50.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 11.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 8h 55m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
37.3°F
Avg Low
25.4°F
Precipitation
2.35 in
Daylight
8h 55m
December records in Detroit
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 60.1°F (2006) | 15.1°F (2007) | 1.70 in (2006) |
| December 2 | 55.0°F (2012) | 16.0°F (2007) | 0.73 in (2018) |
| December 3 | 59.0°F (2018) | 19.0°F (2025) | 0.79 in (2007) |
| December 4 | 61.0°F (2012) | 19.9°F (2025) | 0.27 in (2023) |
| December 5 | 60.1°F (2012) | 9.0°F (2025) | 0.31 in (2011) |
| December 6 | 59.0°F (2013) | 9.0°F (2025) | 0.52 in (2021) |
| December 7 | 48.9°F (2021) | 12.9°F (2007) | 0.21 in (2016) |
| December 8 | 48.9°F (2022) | 15.1°F (2008) | 0.22 in (2012) |
| December 9 | 63.0°F (2023) | 16.0°F (2010) | 0.58 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 63.0°F (2023) | 14.0°F (2010) | 0.96 in (2008) |
| December 11 | 57.9°F (2021) | 12.9°F (2013) | 0.87 in (2021) |
| December 12 | 62.1°F (2021) | 7.0°F (2013) | 0.94 in (2007) |
| December 13 | 59.0°F (2015) | 10.9°F (2013) | 0.76 in (2006) |
| December 14 | 60.1°F (2015) | 6.1°F (2025) | 0.28 in (2017) |
| December 15 | 60.1°F (2015) | 6.1°F (2016) | 0.62 in (2011) |
| December 16 | 60.1°F (2021) | 5.0°F (2016) | 0.57 in (2007) |
| December 17 | 61.0°F (2021) | 9.0°F (2013) | 0.27 in (2008) |
| December 18 | 55.0°F (2006) | 12.0°F (2010) | 0.22 in (2023) |
| December 19 | 53.1°F (2025) | 7.0°F (2016) | 0.17 in (2021) |
| December 20 | 52.0°F (2011) | 6.1°F (2016) | 1.03 in (2008) |
| December 21 | 46.0°F (2012) | 17.1°F (2008) | 0.64 in (2012) |
| December 22 | 51.1°F (2015) | 8.1°F (2008) | 1.05 in (2013) |
| December 23 | 54.0°F (2006) | 3.9°F (2008) | 0.38 in (2007) |
| December 24 | 61.0°F (2015) | 0.0°F (2022) | 0.60 in (2008) |
| December 25 | 52.0°F (2021) | 3.9°F (2022) | 0.52 in (2014) |
| December 26 | 54.0°F (2019) | 6.1°F (2017) | 0.87 in (2009) |
| December 27 | 57.9°F (2019) | 1.0°F (2017) | 0.44 in (2015) |
| December 28 | 57.0°F (2008) | 1.0°F (2017) | 0.38 in (2018) |
| December 29 | 59.0°F (2024) | -0.9°F (2017) | 1.17 in (2015) |
| December 30 | 53.1°F (2022) | 10.9°F (2017) | 1.47 in (2024) |
| December 31 | 55.9°F (2022) | 3.9°F (2017) | 0.97 in (2022) |