Weather in Minneapolis in December
In an average December, Minneapolis sees a daily high around 27°F and a low around 14°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 10°F to 40°F |
| Average low | 14°F |
| Typical low range | -6°F to 30°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
60°F
1998-12-01
Lowest
-16°F
1983-12-23
Low
Highest
50°F
1982-12-02
Lowest
-28°F
1983-12-19
Feels-like
Highest
44°F
1982-12-02
Lowest
-48°F
1983-12-24
Humidity
Highest
10.0 g/m³
1982-12-02
Lowest
0.3 g/m³
1983-12-19
Wind
Highest
24 mph
2016-12-26
Lowest
4 mph
2007-12-09
Gust
Highest
59 mph
2016-12-26
Lowest
6 mph
2005-12-08
Precip
Wettest
2.97 in
2023
Driest
0.39 in
2002
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