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

Is Stillwater a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Stillwater includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -3°C, while nights can cool down to about -11°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Stillwater in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 116 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Stillwater. May 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 Stillwater climate page with graphs.

 

Stillwater, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (37 KM, 23 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 Stillwater 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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