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Grand Rapids weather in December (Michigan, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Grand Rapids this December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During December, Grand Rapids usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -4°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Grand Rapids in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 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 Grand Rapids. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Grand Rapids, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 63 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22%  

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

Interested in more climate information?

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