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

Looking to travel to Minneapolis in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Minneapolis typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -10°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Minneapolis in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see snowfall.

The city usually sees around 116 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 Minneapolis. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Minneapolis climate page with graphs.

 

Minneapolis, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 116 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Minneapolis in December?

Visitors traveling to Minneapolis 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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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