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Detroit Lakes weather in December (Minnesota, United States of America)

How does the weather in Detroit Lakes usually fare in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Detroit Lakes usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. The winter season takes place during December. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -5°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -14°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Detroit Lakes in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 9 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 107 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Detroit Lakes. August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Detroit Lakes, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 26 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
Data from: Fargo, the United States of America (72 KM, 44 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 Detroit Lakes 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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