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Cottage Grove weather in December (Minnesota, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Cottage Grove during December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Cottage Grove generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -10°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Cottage Grove in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 116 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cottage Grove. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cottage Grove, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 116 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42% *  
* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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.

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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 Cottage Grove 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
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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