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Sterling Heights weather in December (Michigan, United States of America)

How is December weather typically in Sterling Heights? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Sterling Heights tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 4°C. At night, they generally drop to -3°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Sterling Heights in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 85 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 Sterling Heights. June, July and September typically offer 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 Sterling Heights climate page with graphs.

 

Sterling Heights, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31% *  
* Data from: Detroit, the United States of America (25 KM, 16 Miles).

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

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