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Ann Arbor weather in December (Michigan, United States of America)

What kind of weather does December bring to Ann Arbor? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Ann Arbor typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 3°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -5°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Ann Arbor in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 85 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ann Arbor. May, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ann Arbor climate page with graphs.

 

Ann Arbor, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31% *  
Data from: Detroit, the United States of America (56 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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