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Houghton weather in December (Michigan, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Houghton during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Houghton includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -2°C, cooling off to about -9°C at night. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Houghton in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see snowfall.

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

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

 

Houghton, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  

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?

Visitors traveling to Houghton should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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