December weather in South St. Paul, MN
The average temperature in South St. Paul in December is 21.7°F (14.8°F–28.6°F). Average precipitation: 0.65 inches.
December is a winter month in South St. Paul, and is cooler than the annual average of 46.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 13.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 36m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
28.6°F
Avg Low
14.8°F
Precipitation
0.65 in
Daylight
8h 36m
December records in South St. Paul
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 54.0°F (2021) | -0.8°F (2014) | 0.27 in (1939) |
| December 2 | 68.0°F (2003) | -9.9°F (1940) | 0.12 in (1950) |
| December 3 | 60.1°F (1998) | -18.0°F (1940) | 0.06 in (1950) |
| December 4 | 57.0°F (2017) | -5.1°F (2025) | 0.41 in (1947) |
| December 5 | 62.1°F (2001) | -2.0°F (2000) | 0.68 in (1948) |
| December 6 | 63.0°F (1939) | -6.0°F (2005) | 0.33 in (1950) |
| December 7 | 53.1°F (1939) | -9.8°F (2013) | 0.17 in (1950) |
| December 8 | 50.0°F (1939) | -5.1°F (1947) | 0.08 in (2008) |
| December 9 | 57.0°F (1939) | -8.0°F (1947) | 0.47 in (2012) |
| December 10 | 52.0°F (1939) | -9.0°F (1948) | 0.15 in (1949) |
| December 11 | 55.0°F (1949) | -6.0°F (1945) | 0.39 in (1949) |
| December 12 | 48.0°F (1939) | -11.0°F (2000) | 0.20 in (1941) |
| December 13 | 48.9°F (1998) | -11.0°F (1940) | 0.14 in (2022) |
| December 14 | 55.0°F (1998) | -11.0°F (2025) | 0.76 in (2015) |
| December 15 | 59.0°F (2021) | -9.0°F (1945) | 0.36 in (2022) |
| December 16 | 57.9°F (1939) | -9.9°F (1951) | 0.33 in (1940) |
| December 17 | 53.1°F (1939) | -11.9°F (1945) | 0.13 in (1951) |
| December 18 | 46.9°F (2011) | -17.9°F (2016) | 0.20 in (2002) |
| December 19 | 45.0°F (2010) | -11.9°F (1945) | 0.92 in (1939) |
| December 20 | 42.1°F (2023) | -15.0°F (1996) | 0.07 in (2008) |
| December 21 | 44.1°F (1941) | -9.9°F (2008) | 0.58 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 44.1°F (1941) | -13.0°F (1945) | 0.31 in (2007) |
| December 23 | 46.9°F (2023) | -13.0°F (1951) | 0.32 in (2015) |
| December 24 | 54.0°F (2023) | -17.0°F (1951) | 0.43 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 55.0°F (2023) | -17.0°F (2000) | 0.93 in (2016) |
| December 26 | 51.1°F (2011) | -20.0°F (1950) | 0.25 in (2023) |
| December 27 | 44.1°F (2003) | -24.0°F (1950) | 0.78 in (2018) |
| December 28 | 46.9°F (2024) | -6.0°F (1938) | 0.66 in (2019) |
| December 29 | 53.1°F (1999) | -10.8°F (2013) | 0.45 in (2019) |
| December 30 | 50.0°F (2004) | -14.1°F (1946) | 0.44 in (1949) |
| December 31 | 44.1°F (2004) | -20.9°F (1946) | 0.58 in (2006) |