The climate in Minneapolis during December can be summarized as cold and dry.
December is in the winter in Minneapolis and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 5.7°C 42.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | -6.3°C 20.8°F |
Average temperature | -0.3°C 31.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 21 mm 0.8 ins |
Rainy days | 5 days |
Sea temperature | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
Humidity | 72% |
Windspeed | 19.8kph 12 mph |
On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
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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Hottest month: | July | 33.7°C 92.7°F |
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Driest month: | January | 17mm 0.7ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 12.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 3.4°C 38.1°F |
Wettest month: | May | 112mm 4.4ins |