Temperature in Michigan in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Michigan, the United States of America this December.

Michigan, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -4°C (25°F) in Ironwood to 4°C (39°F) in Monroe. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Monroe and -12°C (10°F) in Ironwood. During December, winter is in full swing.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Michigan, the United States of America in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in Michigan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Michigan in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Michigan temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Michigan, the United States of America in December?

Expect daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Mackinaw City. That makes December a very low month for Michigan, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Michigan, the United States of America in December?

Mackinaw City sees nighttime lows close to -6°C (21°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Michigan, the United States of America?

Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Monroe is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 4°C (39°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to -3°C (27°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Michigan, the United States of America?

When looking through our records, we find that Ironwood stands out as the coolest city in Michigan, the United States of America for the month of December. Daytime highs average -4°C (25°F) and it cools down to about -12°C (10°F) at night.

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