December weather in Rushmore, MN
The average temperature in Rushmore in December is 19.8°F (11.8°F–27.9°F). Average precipitation: 0.88 inches. Average snowfall is 8.6 inches.
December is a winter month in Rushmore, and is cooler than the annual average of 44.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 16.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 46m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
27.9°F
Avg Low
11.8°F
Precipitation
0.88 in
Snow
8.6 in
December records in Rushmore
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 60.1°F (1998) | -5.1°F (2014) | 0.58 in (2015) |
| December 2 | 63.0°F (1998) | -11.0°F (1976) | 0.87 in (2007) |
| December 3 | 63.0°F (1998) | -11.0°F (1976) | 0.42 in (1978) |
| December 4 | 64.0°F (1998) | -13.0°F (1991) | 0.16 in (1997) |
| December 5 | 62.1°F (2001) | -13.0°F (1991) | 0.23 in (1983) |
| December 6 | 62.1°F (2001) | -18.0°F (1972) | 0.35 in (1976) |
| December 7 | 57.9°F (2023) | -20.0°F (1972) | 0.06 in (1994) |
| December 8 | 55.9°F (2024) | -16.1°F (2013) | 0.30 in (1995) |
| December 9 | 54.0°F (2020) | -16.1°F (1972) | 0.34 in (1987) |
| December 10 | 55.0°F (1984) | -15.0°F (1977) | 0.06 in (1997) |
| December 11 | 50.0°F (1979) | -15.0°F (1972) | 0.19 in (2010) |
| December 12 | 50.0°F (1974) | -16.1°F (2000) | 0.32 in (1991) |
| December 13 | 48.9°F (1998) | -18.0°F (1985) | 0.24 in (2015) |
| December 14 | 52.0°F (2014) | -18.0°F (1985) | 0.63 in (2005) |
| December 15 | 55.9°F (2021) | -13.0°F (1989) | 0.52 in (1996) |
| December 16 | 48.0°F (2002) | -16.1°F (1983) | 0.86 in (1984) |
| December 17 | 50.0°F (2006) | -18.0°F (1983) | 0.45 in (1977) |
| December 18 | 48.9°F (1980) | -27.0°F (2016) | 0.14 in (2000) |
| December 19 | 48.0°F (2011) | -27.9°F (1983) | 0.16 in (2000) |
| December 20 | 48.9°F (1979) | -27.0°F (1983) | 0.26 in (2008) |
| December 21 | 48.0°F (1979) | -24.0°F (1989) | 0.53 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 55.0°F (2020) | -24.0°F (1983) | 0.22 in (2009) |
| December 23 | 48.0°F (1982) | -26.0°F (1983) | 0.14 in (2014) |
| December 24 | 52.0°F (2023) | -26.0°F (1983) | 0.38 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 43.0°F (2011) | -20.9°F (1983) | 0.70 in (1982) |
| December 26 | 43.0°F (2011) | -15.0°F (2017) | 1.20 in (2016) |
| December 27 | 48.9°F (2011) | -17.0°F (1996) | 0.70 in (2018) |
| December 28 | 50.0°F (2024) | -18.9°F (1993) | 1.39 in (1982) |
| December 29 | 53.1°F (2002) | -13.0°F (1993) | 0.56 in (1972) |
| December 30 | 51.1°F (1999) | -18.9°F (1973) | 0.68 in (1972) |
| December 31 | 57.0°F (2004) | -22.0°F (1973) | 0.80 in (2006) |