December weather in Ishpeming, MI
The average temperature in Ishpeming in December is 19.5°F (12.2°F–26.9°F). Average precipitation: 1.99 inches.
December is a winter month in Ishpeming, and is cooler than the annual average of 39.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 17 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 24m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
26.9°F
Avg Low
12.2°F
Precipitation
1.99 in
Daylight
8h 24m
December records in Ishpeming
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 43.0°F (2010) | 1.0°F (2007) | 0.65 in (2019) |
| December 2 | 39.9°F (2017) | -11.9°F (2014) | 1.09 in (2010) |
| December 3 | 46.0°F (2017) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.45 in (2018) |
| December 4 | 54.0°F (2012) | -4.0°F (2014) | 0.45 in (2011) |
| December 5 | 51.1°F (2017) | -4.0°F (2014) | 0.80 in (2017) |
| December 6 | 43.0°F (2015) | -5.1°F (2007) | 0.46 in (2021) |
| December 7 | 41.0°F (2023) | -6.0°F (2013) | 0.24 in (2024) |
| December 8 | 41.0°F (2023) | -14.1°F (2025) | 0.10 in (2017) |
| December 9 | 41.0°F (2023) | -13.0°F (2025) | 0.65 in (2024) |
| December 10 | 46.0°F (2015) | -9.0°F (2013) | 0.88 in (2012) |
| December 11 | 45.0°F (2020) | -9.0°F (2019) | 0.33 in (2021) |
| December 12 | 46.0°F (2011) | -11.9°F (2013) | 0.42 in (2010) |
| December 13 | 37.9°F (2014) | -8.0°F (2013) | 0.30 in (2019) |
| December 14 | 46.9°F (2021) | -8.0°F (2013) | 0.14 in (2009) |
| December 15 | 52.0°F (2023) | -8.0°F (2010) | 1.15 in (2015) |
| December 16 | 44.1°F (2018) | -17.0°F (2013) | 0.70 in (2023) |
| December 17 | 46.0°F (2018) | -17.0°F (2013) | 0.47 in (2014) |
| December 18 | 37.9°F (2023) | -9.9°F (2016) | 0.10 in (2016) |
| December 19 | 37.0°F (2025) | -14.1°F (2016) | 0.14 in (2025) |
| December 20 | 43.0°F (2018) | -14.1°F (2016) | 0.20 in (2024) |
| December 21 | 36.0°F (2018) | -14.1°F (2016) | 0.98 in (2012) |
| December 22 | 39.9°F (2019) | -7.1°F (2022) | 0.26 in (2016) |
| December 23 | 41.0°F (2019) | -4.0°F (2008) | 0.76 in (2007) |
| December 24 | 46.9°F (2015) | 3.0°F (2017) | 0.49 in (2015) |
| December 25 | 44.1°F (2023) | -2.9°F (2013) | 0.35 in (2022) |
| December 26 | 46.0°F (2023) | -16.1°F (2017) | 0.53 in (2009) |
| December 27 | 75.9°F (2010) | -17.0°F (2017) | 0.20 in (2021) |
| December 28 | 43.0°F (2008) | -22.0°F (2017) | 0.35 in (2018) |
| December 29 | 37.0°F (2019) | -22.0°F (2017) | 1.30 in (2025) |
| December 30 | 68.0°F (2022) | -16.1°F (2017) | 0.53 in (2019) |
| December 31 | 42.1°F (2022) | -18.0°F (2017) | 0.55 in (2019) |