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Weather in Minnesota for December 2026

Your guide to Minnesota weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 4 snowy days, Minnesota usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Minnesota at the beginning of December is -1.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of -0.4 °C by the end of December.

    • More

  • Is December a good time to visit Minnesota? check out the best time to travel to Minnesota page.

  • ✨ Is December a good time to visit Minnesota? – Ask the AI Weatherman

Average dry days
24
Dry days
Average rainy days
3
Rainy days
Average snowy days
4
Snow days
Average temperatures
-1°/-7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

Minnesota Weather December

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November
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Mist
-2°
2
Overcast
-2°
3
Freezing fog
0°
4
Overcast
-3°
5
Light snow
-3°
6
Overcast
-2°
7
Mist
2°
8
Fog
3°
9
Light snow
1°
10
Overcast
0°
11
Sunny
-4°
12
Partly cloudy
-6°
13
Overcast
-6°
14
Light snow
-3°
15
Light rain
0°
16
Light sleet
1°
17
Light snow
1°
18
Light freezing rain
-1°
19
Moderate snow
-3°
20
Light snow
-1°
21
Patchy rain possible
-2°
22
Overcast
-3°
23
Freezing fog
-3°
24
Light snow
-1°
25
Light freezing rain
-2°
26
Light snow
0°
27
Light snow
1°
28
Moderate snow
2°
29
Light rain
-1°
30
Overcast
-1°
31
Overcast
-1°

What’s the Weather Like in Minnesota This December?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Minnesota’s cities this December.
CloudyMinneapolis-1 °C / -7 °CCloudyRochester-2 °C / -8 °CCloudySaint Paul-1 °C / -7 °CCloudyWillmar-1 °C / -7 °CCloudyDuluth-3 °C / -10 °CCloudyBemidji-5 °C / -12 °CCloudySaint Cloud-4 °C / -11 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during December in Minnesota

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Minnesota day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Dec. 1 Mist
Mist
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 3 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 0° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 5 Light snow
Light snow
 -3° /-7° 1.9 mm 1.4 cm
Dec. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 7 Mist
Mist
 2° /-6° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
Dec. 8 Fog
Fog
 3° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 9 Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-3° 1.3 mm 1.1 cm
Dec. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-7° 0.8 mm 0.6 cm
Dec. 11 Sunny
Sunny
 -4° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 12 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -6° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 -6° /-13° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 14 Light snow
Light snow
 -3° /-10° 6.2 mm 4.5 cm
Dec. 15 Light rain
Light rain
 0° /-4° 3 mm 0.5 cm
Dec. 16 Light sleet
Light sleet
 1° /-2° 3.7 mm 0 cm
Dec. 17 Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-2° 1 mm 0.3 cm
Dec. 18 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -1° /-7° 3 mm 2.1 cm
Dec. 19 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -3° /-10° 8.6 mm 6.2 cm
Dec. 20 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-6° 5.5 mm 4 cm
Dec. 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 22 Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-8° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 23 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -3° /-6° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-6° 2.4 mm 0 cm
Dec. 25 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -2° /-6° 6.4 mm 0 cm
Dec. 26 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-5° 1.8 mm 0 cm
Dec. 27 Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-4° 2.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 28 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 2° /-3° 19.2 mm 7.2 cm
Dec. 29 Light rain
Light rain
 -1° /-5° 3.6 mm 0 cm
Dec. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 31 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Minnesota in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Minnesota forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Minnesota in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Minnesota during December?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Minnesota during December?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Minnesota during December, with a total of 72 mm spread over approximately 3 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Minnesota in December 2026?
Minnesota experiences an average snowfall of 28.3 cm during December, occurring over 4 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Minnesota during December?
The average wind speed in Minnesota during December is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Minnesota snow forecast December 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Minnesota’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Minnesota sees 4 snowy days during December, with approximately 28.3 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Minnesota

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Minnesotas December weather 💧
Typically, Minnesota has 3 rainy days in December with a total of 72 mm of rainfall.
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Beltrami CountyHennepin CountyKandiyohi CountyOlmsted CountyRamsey CountySaint Louis CountyStearns County
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