Minneapolis Weather in December

What's the weather like in Minneapolis (Minnesota) in December 2024?

The climate in Minneapolis during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Minneapolis and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

Minneapolis weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.6°C 25.5°F
Nightly temperature -12.6°C 9.3°F
Average temperature -8.1°C 17.4°F
Daily sunshine 4.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 26 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 8.2°C 46.7°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Minneapolis

Minneapolis average temperature in December

December rainfall

Minneapolis average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Minneapolis average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Minneapolis in December 2024.

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Minneapolis weather stats

Minneapolis weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: July 12.1hrs
Coldest month: January -6.9°C 19.6°F
Wettest month: June 104mm 4.1ins
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