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

Curious about the climate in Lansing this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Lansing includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -4°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Lansing in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 82 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lansing. July and September generally stand out with 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 Lansing climate page with graphs.

 

Lansing, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 82 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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