December weather in Mitchell, SD
The average temperature in Mitchell in December is 22.7°F (14.5°F–30.8°F). Average precipitation: 0.77 inches. Average snowfall is 10.2 inches.
December is a winter month in Mitchell, and is cooler than the annual average of 47.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 16.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 45m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
30.8°F
Avg Low
14.5°F
Precipitation
0.77 in
Snow
10.2 in
December records in Mitchell
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 57.9°F (2012) | -2.0°F (2014) | 0.41 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 62.1°F (2012) | -5.1°F (2005) | 0.27 in (2005) |
| December 3 | 57.9°F (2012) | -2.9°F (2006) | 0.17 in (2013) |
| December 4 | 59.0°F (2020) | -6.0°F (2005) | 0.21 in (2013) |
| December 5 | 55.9°F (2012) | -9.0°F (2005) | 0.25 in (2004) |
| December 6 | 64.9°F (2023) | -13.0°F (2013) | 0.28 in (2025) |
| December 7 | 64.0°F (2023) | -15.0°F (2013) | 0.11 in (2012) |
| December 8 | 54.0°F (2020) | -6.0°F (2005) | 0.38 in (2022) |
| December 9 | 62.1°F (2006) | -9.0°F (2013) | 0.28 in (2003) |
| December 10 | 55.0°F (2015) | -7.1°F (2009) | 0.72 in (2021) |
| December 11 | 48.9°F (2004) | -9.9°F (2013) | 0.18 in (2025) |
| December 12 | 53.1°F (2014) | -8.0°F (2010) | 0.03 in (2022) |
| December 13 | 57.9°F (2014) | -5.1°F (2025) | 1.11 in (2022) |
| December 14 | 55.0°F (2014) | -9.9°F (2025) | 0.17 in (2008) |
| December 15 | 53.1°F (2004) | -13.0°F (2008) | 0.87 in (2014) |
| December 16 | 51.1°F (2006) | -8.0°F (2008) | 0.37 in (2016) |
| December 17 | 52.0°F (2025) | -18.9°F (2016) | 0.07 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 61.0°F (2011) | -22.0°F (2016) | 0.16 in (2012) |
| December 19 | 46.9°F (2018) | -2.9°F (2004) | 0.05 in (2024) |
| December 20 | 52.0°F (2003) | -8.0°F (2022) | 0.70 in (2006) |
| December 21 | 48.0°F (2003) | -9.9°F (2022) | 0.39 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 60.1°F (2020) | -20.0°F (2022) | 0.07 in (2014) |
| December 23 | 51.1°F (2023) | -15.0°F (2013) | 0.44 in (2023) |
| December 24 | 50.0°F (2021) | -11.0°F (2022) | 0.47 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 46.0°F (2011) | -9.0°F (2022) | 0.67 in (2009) |
| December 26 | 55.9°F (2011) | -0.9°F (2022) | 0.45 in (2018) |
| December 27 | 52.0°F (2025) | -4.0°F (2015) | 0.95 in (2018) |
| December 28 | 54.0°F (2024) | -5.1°F (2015) | 0.04 in (2025) |
| December 29 | 52.0°F (2024) | -8.0°F (2014) | 1.02 in (2019) |
| December 30 | 60.1°F (2004) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.53 in (2024) |
| December 31 | 44.1°F (2025) | -8.0°F (2014) | 0.46 in (2010) |