December weather in Excelsior, MN
The average temperature in Excelsior in December is 19.8°F (12.3°F–27.2°F). Average precipitation: 1.21 inches. Average snowfall is 13.3 inches.
December is a winter month in Excelsior, and is cooler than the annual average of 44.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 36m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
27.2°F
Avg Low
12.3°F
Precipitation
1.21 in
Snow
13.3 in
December records in Excelsior
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 66.9°F (1998) | -4.0°F (2014) | 0.32 in (2018) |
| December 2 | 57.9°F (1998) | 3.0°F (1996) | 0.45 in (2007) |
| December 3 | 62.1°F (1998) | -2.0°F (2007) | 0.06 in (1997) |
| December 4 | 55.0°F (2017) | -9.9°F (2025) | 0.63 in (2013) |
| December 5 | 62.1°F (2001) | -7.1°F (2005) | 0.43 in (1998) |
| December 6 | 45.0°F (2012) | -9.9°F (2013) | 0.28 in (2001) |
| December 7 | 53.1°F (2023) | -16.1°F (2013) | 0.10 in (2021) |
| December 8 | 46.9°F (1999) | -7.1°F (2007) | 0.06 in (2001) |
| December 9 | 48.9°F (2020) | -7.1°F (2013) | 1.01 in (2012) |
| December 10 | 46.0°F (2015) | -8.0°F (2000) | 0.67 in (2021) |
| December 11 | 46.9°F (2001) | -9.9°F (2013) | 0.46 in (2010) |
| December 12 | 46.9°F (1998) | -15.0°F (2000) | 0.62 in (2010) |
| December 13 | 48.9°F (1998) | -11.0°F (2010) | 0.28 in (2022) |
| December 14 | 55.0°F (1998) | -15.0°F (2025) | 0.42 in (2015) |
| December 15 | 57.0°F (2021) | -14.1°F (2016) | 0.60 in (2022) |
| December 16 | 46.0°F (2006) | -14.1°F (2008) | 0.38 in (2023) |
| December 17 | 45.0°F (2001) | -16.1°F (2016) | 0.09 in (2000) |
| December 18 | 43.0°F (2002) | -25.1°F (2016) | 0.21 in (2002) |
| December 19 | 46.9°F (2011) | -15.0°F (1996) | 0.52 in (2024) |
| December 20 | 41.0°F (2023) | -18.0°F (1996) | 0.11 in (1999) |
| December 21 | 39.9°F (2016) | -13.0°F (2008) | 0.36 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 45.0°F (2020) | -16.1°F (2008) | 0.84 in (2006) |
| December 23 | 46.0°F (2020) | -13.0°F (2013) | 0.53 in (2020) |
| December 24 | 53.1°F (2023) | -18.9°F (2000) | 0.53 in (2009) |
| December 25 | 51.1°F (2023) | -24.0°F (2000) | 1.07 in (2016) |
| December 26 | 48.0°F (2023) | -26.0°F (1996) | 0.42 in (2009) |
| December 27 | 48.9°F (2011) | -11.9°F (2017) | 1.11 in (2018) |
| December 28 | 45.0°F (2024) | -4.0°F (2021) | 0.62 in (2025) |
| December 29 | 53.1°F (1999) | -17.0°F (2013) | 0.38 in (2019) |
| December 30 | 50.0°F (2004) | -17.0°F (2013) | 0.33 in (2019) |
| December 31 | 42.1°F (2006) | -18.0°F (2017) | 0.83 in (2006) |