Duluth weather in December (Minnesota, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Duluth in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Duluth includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -13°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Duluth in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 104 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Duluth. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Duluth climate page with graphs.

 

Duluth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 104 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 39%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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?

Visitors traveling to Duluth should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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