Door County

Door County Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Door County, the United States of America in December.

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Ephraim Sturgeon Bay Egg Harbor Fish Creek

Planning a trip to Door County, the United States of America this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Door County in December

Door County, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Door County generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 0°C (32°F) and nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) in Ephraim. In numerous regions in the United States of America, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

To explore the conditions in Door County, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ellison Bay with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Sturgeon Bay with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Explore Door County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Door County - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ephraim)

January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March4°C (39°F) April10°C (50°F) May18°C (64°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September21°C (70°F) October14°C (57°F) November6°C (43°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Door County in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Door County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Door County

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Door County, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Door County (December)

Precipitation variation in Door County (December)

Ephraim

In December Ephraim generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
52 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ephraim →

Sturgeon Bay

In December Sturgeon Bay generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Sturgeon Bay →

Egg Harbor

In December Egg Harbor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Egg Harbor →

Fish Creek

In December Fish Creek generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Fish Creek →

Sister Bay

In December Sister Bay generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
52 mm (2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Sister Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Door County, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Door County in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ephraim 0°C (32°F) -7°C (19°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Sturgeon Bay 0°C (32°F) -7°C (19°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Egg Harbor 0°C (32°F) -7°C (19°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Fish Creek 0°C (32°F) -7°C (19°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Sister Bay 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Baileys Harbor 0°C (32°F) -7°C (19°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Door County weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Door County, the United States of America in December?

Expect less favorable weather across Door County, the United States of America in December. The popular destination of Ephraim averages 0°C (32°F) by day and -7°C (19°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Door County, the United States of America in December?

Daytime temperatures in Ephraim peak at roughly 0°C (32°F) in December, dropping to about -7°C (19°F) overnight.

Does Door County, the United States of America get a lot of snow in December?

Not particularly. Ephraim averages just 57 mm (2.2 in) of snow in December, making it a mostly dry month for Door County, the United States of America.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Door County, the United States of America?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Ephraim, December may not be the ideal time to visit Door County, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Ephraim. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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