Mitchell weather in December (South Dakota, United States of America)

How does the December weather in Mitchell compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Mitchell usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -1°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -11°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Mitchell in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of snow are anticipated.

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

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

 

Mitchell, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 6 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Mitchell 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

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