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

Interested in knowing the climate of Shakopee in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Shakopee generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°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

Shakopee in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 10 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 116 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Shakopee, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Shakopee 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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