December weather in Prior Lake, MN
The average temperature in Prior Lake in December is 21.5°F (14.0°F–29.1°F). Average precipitation: 0.90 inches.
December is a winter month in Prior Lake, and is cooler than the annual average of 46.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 38m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
29.1°F
Avg Low
14.0°F
Precipitation
0.90 in
Daylight
8h 38m
December records in Prior Lake
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 66.9°F (1998) | -2.7°F (2014) | 0.23 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 59.0°F (1998) | 3.2°F (2014) | 0.32 in (2001) |
| December 3 | 61.0°F (1998) | -4.0°F (2007) | 0.02 in (2005) |
| December 4 | 55.9°F (2017) | -9.9°F (2025) | 0.30 in (2017) |
| December 5 | 62.1°F (2001) | -7.1°F (2005) | 0.09 in (2001) |
| December 6 | 46.9°F (2012) | -9.8°F (2013) | 0.03 in (2004) |
| December 7 | 55.0°F (2023) | -13.9°F (2013) | 0.06 in (2000) |
| December 8 | 50.0°F (2023) | -9.0°F (2007) | 0.08 in (2008) |
| December 9 | 51.1°F (2020) | -5.8°F (2013) | 0.17 in (2003) |
| December 10 | 48.0°F (2015) | -8.0°F (2009) | 0.21 in (2021) |
| December 11 | 48.0°F (2001) | -8.9°F (2013) | 0.09 in (2017) |
| December 12 | 46.9°F (1999) | -13.0°F (2000) | 0.07 in (2006) |
| December 13 | 50.0°F (2014) | -10.8°F (2016) | 0.11 in (2015) |
| December 14 | 55.0°F (1998) | -15.0°F (2025) | 0.38 in (2015) |
| December 15 | 59.0°F (2021) | -13.0°F (2008) | 0.32 in (2022) |
| December 16 | 46.0°F (2006) | -14.1°F (2008) | 0.28 in (2023) |
| December 17 | 44.1°F (2001) | -12.8°F (2016) | 0.13 in (2002) |
| December 18 | 46.9°F (2011) | -23.8°F (2016) | 0.09 in (2025) |
| December 19 | 42.1°F (2006) | -11.0°F (2005) | 0.06 in (1999) |
| December 20 | 41.0°F (2023) | -9.9°F (2008) | 0.16 in (2008) |
| December 21 | 42.1°F (2016) | -11.9°F (2008) | 0.68 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 46.9°F (2020) | -17.0°F (2008) | 0.24 in (2007) |
| December 23 | 46.9°F (2020) | -10.8°F (2013) | 0.10 in (2000) |
| December 24 | 54.0°F (2023) | -15.9°F (2013) | 0.28 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 52.0°F (2023) | -24.0°F (2000) | 1.00 in (2016) |
| December 26 | 51.1°F (2011) | -8.9°F (2017) | 0.25 in (2023) |
| December 27 | 45.0°F (2003) | -9.8°F (2017) | 0.80 in (2018) |
| December 28 | 57.0°F (2022) | -2.7°F (2021) | 0.36 in (2019) |
| December 29 | 77.0°F (2022) | -13.9°F (2013) | 0.33 in (2019) |
| December 30 | 50.0°F (2004) | -13.9°F (2013) | 0.29 in (2006) |
| December 31 | 44.1°F (2011) | -14.8°F (2017) | 1.02 in (2006) |