Weather in Minneapolis (Minnesota) in december 2024

The weather in Minneapolis in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout december

very bad weather 187.8cm

Weather at 6am
20°F

Fog

19%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Weather at 12pm
25°F

Partly Cloudy

21%

Snow showers

18%

Clear/Sunny

16%

Weather at 6pm
23°F

Snow showers

20%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Weather at 3am
22°F

Snow showers

25%

Partly Cloudy

24%

Cloudy

19%

Fog

16%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Minneapolis (Minnesota) in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Minneapolis (Minnesota) in december.


The climate of Minneapolis (Minnesota) in december is very bad

The weather in december in Minneapolis is rather dry (with 1.2in of precipitation over 2 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 1.3in of precipitation over 2 days.

The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area december. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 27°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 20°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Minneapolis is 23°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Minneapolis in december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2017 and a minimum record of -20°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 28 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 90% of the month.

Day length in Minneapolis in december is 08:47. Sunrise is at 07:45 and sets at 16:32.



December: another location in the United States (USA)?

If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Minneapolis (Minnesota):

In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.

Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.

Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Myrtle Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Minneapolis (Minnesota).

more information about United States's weather in december


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Minneapolis (Minnesota) in december

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 23°F
Highest temperature 27°F
Lowest temperature 20°F
Highest record temperature 56°F
(2017)
Lowest record temperature -20°F
(2016)
Number of days at +65°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at -32°F 28 day(s)
(90%)
Wind
Wind speed 16km/h
Wind temperature 9°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 1.2in
Number of days with rainfall 2 day(s)
(5%)
Record daily rainfall 1in
(2010)
Snowfall 187.8cm
Other climate data
Humidity 90%
Visibility 7.8km
Cloud cover 64%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 6
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 07:45
Time of sunset 16:32
Length of day 08:47
Our opinion about the weather in december
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last december?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Minneapolis (Minnesota) in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
20°F to 34°F
02-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 38°F
03-12-2023
Overcast
31°F to 38°F
04-12-2023
Overcast
31°F to 34°F
05-12-2023
Overcast
31°F to 36°F
06-12-2023
Cloudy
31°F to 41°F
07-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 52°F
08-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 52°F
09-12-2023
Moderate or heavy snow showers
34°F to 38°F
10-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
23°F to 31°F
11-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
23°F to 34°F
12-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
22°F to 29°F
13-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
23°F to 38°F
14-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 47°F
15-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 41°F
16-12-2023
Light sleet
36°F to 38°F
17-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 38°F
18-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
22°F to 31°F
19-12-2023
Overcast
23°F to 36°F
20-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 38°F
21-12-2023
Overcast
32°F to 40°F
22-12-2023
Mist
40°F to 49°F
23-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
41°F to 54°F
24-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 54°F
25-12-2023
Light rain
41°F to 45°F
26-12-2023
Overcast
40°F to 49°F
27-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 40°F
28-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 40°F
29-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 41°F
30-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 34°F
31-12-2023
Cloudy
29°F to 32°F

Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december

Cities near Minneapolis (Minnesota):

Sioux Falls in decembervery bad weather
Des Moines in decembervery bad weather
Wisconsin in decembervery bad weather
Chicago in decembervery bad weather
Illinois in decembervery bad weather
North Dakota in decembervery bad weather
Kansas City in decembervery bad weather
St. Louis (Missouri) in decembervery bad weather
Missouri in decembervery bad weather
Kansas in decembervery bad weather
Mount Rushmore in decembervery bad weather
Indianapolis in decembervery bad weather
United States in december: See full list of cities

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Weather data for Minneapolis (Minnesota) in december:

Weather data for Minneapolis (Minnesota) for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Minneapolis (Minnesota). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Minneapolis (Minnesota) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Minneapolis (Minnesota).


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