December weather in Minneapolis, MN
The average temperature in Minneapolis in December is 21.0°F (15.0°F–27.0°F). Average precipitation: 1.26 inches.
December is a winter month in Minneapolis, and is cooler than the annual average of 45.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 12°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 36m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
27.0°F
Avg Low
15.0°F
Precipitation
1.26 in
Daylight
8h 36m
December records in Minneapolis
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 66.9°F (1998) | 0.0°F (2014) | 0.42 in (2015) |
| December 2 | 60.1°F (1998) | -2.0°F (2014) | 0.18 in (2018) |
| December 3 | 57.0°F (1998) | 3.9°F (2007) | 0.21 in (2013) |
| December 4 | 54.0°F (2012) | 1.0°F (2025) | 0.54 in (2010) |
| December 5 | 63.0°F (2001) | -4.0°F (2000) | 0.53 in (2013) |
| December 6 | 45.0°F (2015) | -2.9°F (2005) | 0.13 in (2001) |
| December 7 | 45.0°F (2012) | -8.0°F (2013) | 0.07 in (2000) |
| December 8 | 51.1°F (2024) | -9.9°F (2013) | 0.18 in (1994) |
| December 9 | 48.9°F (2023) | -11.9°F (1995) | 0.38 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 48.0°F (2020) | -14.1°F (1995) | 0.80 in (2012) |
| December 11 | 46.9°F (2015) | -16.1°F (1995) | 0.53 in (2010) |
| December 12 | 46.0°F (1999) | -11.9°F (2000) | 1.10 in (2010) |
| December 13 | 48.0°F (1998) | -9.9°F (2000) | 0.27 in (1991) |
| December 14 | 54.0°F (1998) | -8.0°F (2010) | 0.63 in (1995) |
| December 15 | 48.9°F (1998) | -7.1°F (2010) | 0.71 in (1996) |
| December 16 | 57.0°F (2021) | -6.0°F (2016) | 0.43 in (2023) |
| December 17 | 46.0°F (2025) | -14.1°F (2000) | 0.29 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 46.0°F (1997) | -17.0°F (2016) | 0.20 in (2002) |
| December 19 | 42.1°F (2011) | -18.0°F (2016) | 0.25 in (2000) |
| December 20 | 41.0°F (2018) | -18.0°F (1996) | 0.20 in (2024) |
| December 21 | 41.0°F (2018) | -15.0°F (2008) | 0.40 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 42.1°F (2019) | -14.1°F (2000) | 0.82 in (2006) |
| December 23 | 45.0°F (2020) | -9.9°F (2004) | 0.40 in (2001) |
| December 24 | 48.0°F (2023) | -16.1°F (2000) | 0.80 in (2009) |
| December 25 | 54.0°F (2023) | -18.0°F (1996) | 0.73 in (2023) |
| December 26 | 53.1°F (2023) | -20.0°F (1996) | 1.24 in (2023) |
| December 27 | 48.0°F (2011) | -11.0°F (1993) | 0.36 in (2021) |
| December 28 | 43.0°F (2003) | -20.0°F (1993) | 0.61 in (2018) |
| December 29 | 52.0°F (1999) | -4.0°F (1998) | 1.04 in (2019) |
| December 30 | 46.9°F (2004) | -14.1°F (1998) | 0.33 in (2005) |
| December 31 | 46.0°F (2004) | -14.1°F (2017) | 0.68 in (2006) |