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Traverse City in December

The toughest month — score 24 of 100

Typical December days in Traverse City reach about 35°F with nights near 24°F; rain is frequent — about 14 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Traverse City in December

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 24°F.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 14 days in a typical December.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Traverse City

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.