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

What kind of weather does December bring to Moorhead? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Moorhead includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -5°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -14°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Moorhead in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of snow are anticipated.

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 Moorhead. May, 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 Moorhead climate page with graphs.

 

Moorhead, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
* Data from: Fargo, the United States of America (2 KM, 1 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 Moorhead 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

Interested in more climate information?

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