Minneapolis (Minnesota) in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Minneapolis (Minnesota) in december 2026
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 198cm
Weather at 6am
20°F
Cloudy
30% of time
18%
18%
18%
Weather at 12pm
25°F
Cloudy
37% of time
21%
18%
16%
Weather at 6pm
23°F
Cloudy
30% of time
20%
20%
18%
Weather at 3am
22°F
25%
23%
20%
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 1.1in 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 61°F in 2021 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, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Minneapolis (Minnesota).
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 | 61°F (2021) | ||||
| 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 | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 11°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (5%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 198cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.86km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 63% | ||||
| 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 2025:
18°F to 23°F
18°F to 23°F
22°F to 27°F
4°F to 16°F
25°F to 27°F
13°F to 20°F
9°F to 18°F
14°F to 29°F
29°F to 36°F
22°F to 34°F
5°F to 20°F
16°F to 22°F
0°F to 5°F
-4°F to 11°F
13°F to 23°F
22°F to 36°F
31°F to 34°F
31°F to 34°F
0°F to 18°F
22°F to 34°F
7°F to 25°F
27°F to 34°F
27°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
2°F to 11°F
14°F to 34°F
16°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Minneapolis (Minnesota):
| Sioux Falls in december | very bad weather |
| Des Moines in december | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in december | very bad weather |
| Chicago in december | very bad weather |
| Illinois in december | very bad weather |
| North Dakota in december | very bad weather |
| Kansas City in december | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in december | very bad weather |
| Missouri in december | very bad weather |
| Kansas in december | very bad weather |
| Mount Rushmore in december | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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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).