December weather in Rice Lake, MN
The average temperature in Rice Lake in December is 17.1°F (9.6°F–24.7°F). Average precipitation: 1.47 inches. Average snowfall is 18.7 inches.
December is a winter month in Rice Lake, and is cooler than the annual average of 40.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 20m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
24.7°F
Avg Low
9.6°F
Precipitation
1.47 in
Snow
18.7 in
December records in Rice Lake
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 54.0°F (1962) | -16.1°F (1976) | 0.97 in (2015) |
| December 2 | 54.0°F (1962) | -23.1°F (1976) | 0.61 in (2013) |
| December 3 | 55.0°F (1962) | -20.0°F (1985) | 1.11 in (1970) |
| December 4 | 45.0°F (1962) | -16.1°F (1991) | 0.91 in (2013) |
| December 5 | 45.0°F (1960) | -13.0°F (1964) | 0.64 in (1998) |
| December 6 | 39.9°F (1988) | -20.0°F (1972) | 1.91 in (1950) |
| December 7 | 46.0°F (2023) | -26.0°F (1976) | 0.74 in (1969) |
| December 8 | 45.0°F (1990) | -17.9°F (2013) | 0.69 in (1963) |
| December 9 | 50.0°F (1990) | -18.0°F (1958) | 0.63 in (2012) |
| December 10 | 43.0°F (2020) | -25.1°F (1977) | 1.14 in (2015) |
| December 11 | 45.0°F (1949) | -27.0°F (1977) | 1.33 in (1949) |
| December 12 | 48.0°F (1998) | -22.0°F (1989) | 0.60 in (1968) |
| December 13 | 44.1°F (1998) | -22.0°F (1985) | 0.78 in (1995) |
| December 14 | 48.9°F (1998) | -18.9°F (1985) | 1.20 in (2005) |
| December 15 | 48.9°F (2021) | -22.0°F (1961) | 0.80 in (2023) |
| December 16 | 48.9°F (2021) | -22.0°F (2008) | 1.12 in (1984) |
| December 17 | 37.9°F (1967) | -20.9°F (1983) | 0.79 in (1977) |
| December 18 | 43.0°F (1997) | -27.0°F (1983) | 0.54 in (2002) |
| December 19 | 39.9°F (2006) | -29.9°F (1955) | 0.42 in (1951) |
| December 20 | 42.1°F (1956) | -34.1°F (1983) | 0.33 in (2010) |
| December 21 | 41.0°F (1967) | -27.9°F (1989) | 0.42 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 42.1°F (1994) | -22.0°F (1983) | 1.03 in (1968) |
| December 23 | 41.0°F (2023) | -26.0°F (1983) | 1.10 in (1959) |
| December 24 | 48.0°F (2023) | -20.9°F (1983) | 0.85 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 46.0°F (2023) | -24.0°F (1968) | 1.65 in (2009) |
| December 26 | 43.0°F (2011) | -25.1°F (1990) | 0.54 in (2023) |
| December 27 | 39.9°F (2003) | -25.1°F (1964) | 1.19 in (2018) |
| December 28 | 39.9°F (2003) | -20.0°F (1976) | 0.64 in (2019) |
| December 29 | 46.0°F (1999) | -23.1°F (1976) | 0.88 in (1972) |
| December 30 | 39.0°F (1979) | -24.0°F (1990) | 0.83 in (2010) |
| December 31 | 37.9°F (2004) | -29.0°F (1967) | 0.67 in (2006) |