December weather in Elk Rapids, MI
The average temperature in Elk Rapids in December is 29.9°F (24.5°F–35.2°F). Average precipitation: 2.00 inches.
December is a winter month in Elk Rapids, and is cooler than the annual average of 46.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 10.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 8h 36m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
35.2°F
Avg Low
24.5°F
Precipitation
2.00 in
Daylight
8h 36m
December records in Elk Rapids
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 60.1°F (1998) | 9.0°F (1979) | 0.97 in (1998) |
| December 2 | 55.0°F (1982) | 10.9°F (2013) | 0.40 in (1980) |
| December 3 | 63.0°F (1982) | 12.9°F (1983) | 0.78 in (2018) |
| December 4 | 63.0°F (2012) | 14.0°F (1980) | 0.28 in (2008) |
| December 5 | 59.0°F (2017) | 12.0°F (1991) | 0.72 in (1982) |
| December 6 | 64.9°F (2001) | 6.1°F (1991) | 0.40 in (1982) |
| December 7 | 52.0°F (1988) | 10.9°F (2000) | 0.40 in (1998) |
| December 8 | 45.0°F (2023) | 12.0°F (1989) | 1.22 in (2004) |
| December 9 | 51.1°F (1990) | -2.0°F (1995) | 0.46 in (1987) |
| December 10 | 52.0°F (1990) | -2.0°F (1995) | 0.43 in (2019) |
| December 11 | 59.0°F (2015) | 5.0°F (1995) | 0.60 in (2003) |
| December 12 | 48.9°F (1979) | 3.9°F (1989) | 0.61 in (1983) |
| December 13 | 52.0°F (1991) | 5.0°F (1989) | 0.53 in (1991) |
| December 14 | 57.0°F (2015) | 9.0°F (1985) | 0.42 in (1995) |
| December 15 | 59.0°F (2015) | 9.0°F (1985) | 0.42 in (2015) |
| December 16 | 64.9°F (2021) | 10.0°F (2008) | 0.61 in (1981) |
| December 17 | 57.9°F (1984) | 3.0°F (1980) | 0.31 in (2014) |
| December 18 | 50.0°F (2023) | 5.0°F (1985) | 0.37 in (1990) |
| December 19 | 48.9°F (2002) | 5.0°F (1980) | 0.21 in (2000) |
| December 20 | 46.0°F (1988) | -5.1°F (1983) | 0.65 in (1987) |
| December 21 | 48.0°F (1988) | -5.1°F (1983) | 0.84 in (2012) |
| December 22 | 48.9°F (1994) | 3.9°F (1989) | 0.30 in (1984) |
| December 23 | 48.0°F (1994) | 3.0°F (1983) | 0.33 in (1979) |
| December 24 | 45.0°F (1982) | 3.9°F (1983) | 0.43 in (1982) |
| December 25 | 51.1°F (1982) | 3.9°F (1983) | 0.30 in (1979) |
| December 26 | 59.0°F (1982) | 1.9°F (1990) | 0.08 in (2001) |
| December 27 | 55.0°F (2019) | -2.9°F (2004) | 0.28 in (1988) |
| December 28 | 57.9°F (2015) | 1.9°F (1990) | 0.42 in (2023) |
| December 29 | 57.9°F (1984) | 3.9°F (2000) | 1.02 in (2001) |
| December 30 | 46.9°F (2024) | 7.0°F (1983) | 0.10 in (1982) |
| December 31 | 42.1°F (2003) | 9.0°F (1990) | 0.27 in (1980) |