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Typical December weather
Door County
Wisconsin · December
31° days
19° nights
about 6 snowy days · 9 hours of daylight · lake 36°
What to pack
- Warm coat
- Gloves & beanie
- Snow boots
What December feels like
The Washington Island ferry keeps running through winter, but the crossing at Death's Door gets serious once ice starts forming, so check the schedule rather than assuming. Lights in Fish Creek and Egg Harbor give December some warmth, and the snow that falls now tends to stay put.
Winter is doing its thing: 13.7 in of snow in a typical December, with fresh snow on about 6 days. Nearly every night dips below freezing.
Can you swim?
The lake runs about 36° — frigid — locals in wetsuits only.
The numbers
| Typical high | 31° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 19° |
| Days with snow | 6 |
| Rain and melted snow | 2.0 in |
| Snowfall | 13.7 in |
| Water temperature | 36° |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 7:20 am / 4:09 pm |