Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
34°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Alpena
United States · North America
Not the best time: Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
34°F
Lows around 25°F
Precipitation
11 days/mo
Sun
2.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
2.4 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 20° and nights feel near 17°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
18%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy December days can feel brisker in open spots.
11 mphDecember Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 31°F, easing to about 29°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning29°F
Rain19%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday31°F
Rain20%
Cloud86%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon31°F
Rain17%
Cloud84%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening29°F
Rain19%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 17 | 1.9 | 9 | 3.5 | 78 |
| Feb | 29 | 16 | 1.7 | 8 | 4.7 | 76 |
| Mar | 38 | 23 | 2.3 | 9 | 6.3 | 72 |
| Apr | 48 | 34 | 3.2 | 11 | 7.4 | 69 |
| May | 60 | 45 | 3.1 | 11 | 9.0 | 71 |
| Jun | 71 | 56 | 3.1 | 11 | 9.8 | 74 |
| Jul | 77 | 62 | 3.1 | 11 | 10.2 | 73 |
| Aug | 76 | 62 | 3.1 | 10 | 8.3 | 75 |
| Sep | 70 | 56 | 2.9 | 10 | 6.5 | 76 |
| Oct | 57 | 45 | 3.0 | 12 | 4.6 | 76 |
| Nov | 44 | 35 | 2.2 | 10 | 2.8 | 76 |
| Dec | 34 | 25 | 2.3 | 11 | 2.4 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology