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Grand Rapids weather in December (Minnesota, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Grand Rapids during December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Grand Rapids generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -6°C. At night, they generally drop to -14°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Grand Rapids in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Grand Rapids. July, August and September typically offer 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 Grand Rapids climate page with graphs.

 

Grand Rapids, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 35 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

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 Grand Rapids 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.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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