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Minneapolis Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Author: Rickey Bohn
Temperature
1.2°C
34.1°F
High temperature
4.4°C
39.9°F
Low temperature
-2°C
28.4°F
Feels like
-1.7°C
29°F
Rainy days
11 days
Rainfall level
1.83mm
0.07 inch
Cloud coverage
63.2%
Wind speed
21.1km/h
13.1mph
Daylight time
8:50:16
UV index
2.2
1
clear day
-2.9°C
27.0°F
2
partly cloudy day
-1.5°C
29.0°F
3
cloudy
1.3°C
34.0°F
4
rain
-0.4°C
31.0°F
5
snow
-1.1°C
30.0°F
6
partly cloudy day
1.6°C
35.0°F
7
clear day
4.6°C
40.0°F
8
partly cloudy day
5.8°C
42.0°F
9
snow
1.0°C
34.0°F
10
snow
-4.3°C
24.0°F
11
partly cloudy day
-3.2°C
26.0°F
12
clear day
-4.0°C
25.0°F
13
partly cloudy day
0.0°C
32.0°F
14
clear day
4.1°C
39.0°F
15
rain
4.5°C
40.0°F
16
rain
3.6°C
38.0°F
17
partly cloudy day
1.7°C
35.0°F
18
clear day
-6.1°C
21.0°F
19
partly cloudy day
-1.9°C
29.0°F
20
clear day
1.0°C
34.0°F
21
partly cloudy day
2.1°C
36.0°F
22
rain
4.2°C
40.0°F
23
rain
6.7°C
44.0°F
24
rain
10.5°C
51.0°F
25
rain
9.2°C
49.0°F
26
rain
3.6°C
38.0°F
27
partly cloudy day
0.7°C
33.0°F
28
partly cloudy day
0.1°C
32.0°F
29
clear day
-0.2°C
32.0°F
30
snow
-1.9°C
29.0°F
31
snow
-3.1°C
26.0°F

In December, Minneapolis has an average temperature of 1.2°C (34.2°F), with highs of 4.4°C (39.9°F) and lows of -2.0°C (28.4°F). The average feels-like temperature is -1.7°C (28.9°F), with a maximum feels-like temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F) and a minimum feels-like temperature of -5.9°C (21.4°F).

Minneapolis experiences partly cloudy days, with an average cloud cover of 63.2%. The most common condition is partly cloudy, and the average visibility is 13.7 miles. Minneapolis has an average UV index of 2.2, which indicates a low risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. There is a 10% chance of severe weather, and the average humidity level is 74.0%. Minneapolis receives an average of 1.83 inches of precipitation in December, which is spread over 11 days. There is a 41.9% chance of precipitation, and it typically covers 11.2% of the sky. The most common type of precipitation is rain, although Minneapolis also receives an average of 0.19 inches of snow. The average snow depth is 0.11 inches. Minneapolis is windy in December, with an average wind speed of 21.1 km/h (13.1 mph) and gusts up to 39.3 km/h (24.4 mph). The average air pressure is 1017.3 mb. Minneapolis has an average sunrise time of 7:43:41 am and an average sunset time of 4:33:57 pm.

What is the temperature in Minneapolis in December?

Average air temperature in Minneapolis is 1.2°C (34.1°F) in December. The outside temperature in Minneapolis feels like -1.7°C (29°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 4.4°C (39.9°F) and feels like 2.5°C (36.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -2°C (28.4°F) which feels like -5.9°C (21.4°F).

How hot is Minneapolis in December?

The hot temperature in December in Minneapolis rises to 12.5°C (54.5°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 74% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 12.5 °C (54.5°F). The average maximum temp in Minneapolis is 4.4°C (54.5°F) during day time in December.

How cold is Minneapolis in December?

The coldest temp in Minneapolis in December drops to -8.6°C (16.5°F) during the cold nights. With 21.1km/h (13.1mph) winds and 74% humidity it feels like -17.3°C (0.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -2°C (28.4°F) during night time in December.

Does it rain in Minneapolis in December?

Yes, it rains for 11 days in Minneapolis, United States in December averaging 1.83 mm of precipitation. Minneapolis has a 41.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.

How much does it rain in Minneapolis throughout December?

Minneapolis has 1.83 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 11 days out of the entire month.

Does it snow in Minneapolis in December?

Yes, it snows in Minneapolis during December. The average snowfall is 0.19 cm (0.07 inch) per day. And there is 0.11 cm (0.04 inch) of snow on the ground.

Is Minneapolis windy in December?

The average speed of wind in Minneapolis, United States during December is 21.1km/h (13.1mph) and average windgust is 39.3km/h (24.4mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 41.1km/h (25.5mph).

What is the direction of the wind in Minneapolis in December?

Most days of December the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Minneapolis.

What are the humidity levels in Minneapolis in December?

The average humidity levels in Minneapolis in December are 74%. Daily humidity levels in Minneapolis range from 48.6% to 91.3% during December.

How many hours of daylight are in Minneapolis in December?

Minneapolis has 8 hours 50 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Minneapolis in December is at 7:43:41 and the sunset is at 16:33:57.

What is the cloud coverage in Minneapolis in December?

Clouds cover 63.2% of the sky on average throughout December in Minneapolis. The cloud coverage ranges from 6.7% to 100% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in December in Minneapolis?

The average UV index in Minneapolis is 2.2 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 4.

What is the solar radiation in Minneapolis in December?

The average solar radiation is 39.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Minneapolis during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 5.9 W/m2 to 86.9 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during December in Minneapolis?

The average solar energy during December in Minneapolis is 3.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.6 MJ/m2, to 7.7 MJ/m2 during December.

Are there severe weather risks in Minneapolis in December?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Minneapolis, United States in December.

What is the air pressure in Minneapolis in December?

On average the air pressure in Minneapolis in December is 1017.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 998.5 mb to 1034.5 mb.

What is the visibility in Minneapolis in December?

The average daylight visibility in Minneapolis in December is 13.7 km (8.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 6.6 km (4.1 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout December.

What is the dew point in Minneapolis in December?

The average dew point in Minneapolis during December is -3.2°C (26.3°F).

Where is the data for Minneapolis climate in December coming from?

The climate data for Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States in December is collected from the following weather stations.

  • MINNEAPOLIS CRYSTAL AIRPORT, MN US
  • MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MN US
  • ST. PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT, MN US
  • FW0824 Minneapolis MN US
  • KMIC
  • KMSP
  • KSTP