What is the weather like in Detroit in December?

Detroit in December — check the seasonal guide for detailed conditions. Holiday season. Many cities decorate beautifully. Book ahead for December travel.

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Detroit Weather in December

Q: What should I pack for Detroit in December?

Pack appropriately for early winter in Northern Hemisphere / early summer in Southern Hemisphere conditions in Detroit.

United States · early winter in Northern Hemisphere / early summer in Southern Hemisphere

Detroit on the Detroit River between Lake Huron and Lake Erie has lake-effect weather from two of the Great Lakes. The city has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters moderated slightly by the lakes and hot, humid summers. The Detroit River creates a weather boundary with Canada and significant industrial development creates urban heat islands.

Holiday season. Many cities decorate beautifully. Book ahead for December travel.

Current Weather in Detroit Right Now

34°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 24°F · H 35°F / L 33°F

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