December weather in Rice, MN
The average temperature in Rice in December is 16.9°F (8.5°F–25.4°F). Average precipitation: 1.01 inches.
December is a winter month in Rice, and is cooler than the annual average of 41.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 16.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 8h 30m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
25.4°F
Avg Low
8.5°F
Precipitation
1.01 in
Daylight
8h 30m
December records in Rice
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 46.0°F (2009) | -9.0°F (2014) | 0.38 in (2019) |
| December 2 | 51.1°F (2021) | -11.0°F (2014) | 0.60 in (2007) |
| December 3 | 48.9°F (2017) | -8.0°F (2007) | 0.37 in (2013) |
| December 4 | 51.1°F (2012) | -15.0°F (2025) | 0.29 in (2010) |
| December 5 | 46.9°F (2017) | -11.0°F (2025) | 0.35 in (2007) |
| December 6 | 42.1°F (2012) | -15.0°F (2007) | 0.05 in (2007) |
| December 7 | 46.0°F (2023) | -23.1°F (2013) | 0.10 in (2022) |
| December 8 | 48.9°F (2023) | -23.1°F (2013) | 0.11 in (2014) |
| December 9 | 43.0°F (2023) | -20.9°F (2007) | 0.32 in (2012) |
| December 10 | 50.0°F (2006) | -18.0°F (2019) | 0.45 in (2025) |
| December 11 | 45.0°F (2015) | -22.0°F (2019) | 0.24 in (2015) |
| December 12 | 45.0°F (2011) | -18.9°F (2013) | 0.16 in (2019) |
| December 13 | 37.9°F (2011) | -15.0°F (2010) | 0.07 in (2017) |
| December 14 | 43.0°F (2006) | -18.0°F (2025) | 0.69 in (2022) |
| December 15 | 51.1°F (2023) | -20.9°F (2025) | 0.27 in (2008) |
| December 16 | 50.0°F (2021) | -24.0°F (2008) | 0.92 in (2023) |
| December 17 | 48.0°F (2025) | -18.0°F (2008) | 0.15 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 39.0°F (2025) | -27.9°F (2016) | 0.13 in (2021) |
| December 19 | 48.0°F (2011) | -29.9°F (2016) | 0.13 in (2024) |
| December 20 | 36.0°F (2018) | -9.0°F (2022) | 0.19 in (2013) |
| December 21 | 43.0°F (2006) | -16.1°F (2008) | 0.37 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 41.0°F (2023) | -24.0°F (2008) | 0.28 in (2022) |
| December 23 | 41.0°F (2020) | -26.0°F (2008) | 0.20 in (2008) |
| December 24 | 46.9°F (2023) | -27.0°F (2013) | 0.53 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 50.0°F (2023) | -23.1°F (2013) | 1.42 in (2023) |
| December 26 | 44.1°F (2023) | -16.1°F (2017) | 0.74 in (2023) |
| December 27 | 48.9°F (2011) | -24.0°F (2017) | 0.48 in (2021) |
| December 28 | 39.0°F (2013) | -24.0°F (2017) | 0.34 in (2018) |
| December 29 | 45.0°F (2024) | -16.1°F (2018) | 1.26 in (2019) |
| December 30 | 42.1°F (2023) | -26.0°F (2013) | 0.26 in (2008) |
| December 31 | 39.0°F (2006) | -26.0°F (2013) | 0.99 in (2006) |