December weather in Tower, MN
The average temperature in Tower in December is 12.5°F (3.1°F–22.0°F). Average precipitation: 0.95 inches. Average snowfall is 14.8 inches.
December is a winter month in Tower, and is cooler than the annual average of 36.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 13m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
22.0°F
Avg Low
3.1°F
Precipitation
0.95 in
Snow
14.8 in
December records in Tower
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 57.0°F (1962) | -47.0°F (1896) | 0.75 in (2019) |
| December 2 | 54.0°F (1962) | -40.0°F (1976) | 0.64 in (2007) |
| December 3 | 53.1°F (1962) | -33.0°F (1985) | 0.32 in (2013) |
| December 4 | 53.1°F (1962) | -29.9°F (1972) | 0.63 in (1953) |
| December 5 | 50.0°F (1998) | -32.1°F (1991) | 0.48 in (1960) |
| December 6 | 51.1°F (1988) | -25.1°F (1991) | 1.07 in (1948) |
| December 7 | 42.1°F (2015) | -42.0°F (1976) | 0.41 in (2016) |
| December 8 | 51.1°F (2023) | -36.9°F (1976) | 0.50 in (1950) |
| December 9 | 48.0°F (1990) | -36.9°F (1995) | 0.60 in (1899) |
| December 10 | 46.9°F (1990) | -36.0°F (1977) | 0.30 in (1961) |
| December 11 | 48.9°F (2015) | -36.0°F (1977) | 0.58 in (2015) |
| December 12 | 44.1°F (1998) | -35.0°F (1989) | 0.61 in (1965) |
| December 13 | 46.9°F (1998) | -36.9°F (1976) | 0.58 in (1968) |
| December 14 | 42.1°F (1998) | -38.9°F (1901) | 0.57 in (1965) |
| December 15 | 50.0°F (1998) | -40.0°F (1901) | 1.32 in (2022) |
| December 16 | 46.9°F (1997) | -27.9°F (1963) | 1.28 in (2021) |
| December 17 | 46.0°F (2025) | -29.0°F (1983) | 0.61 in (1946) |
| December 18 | 42.1°F (1997) | -38.0°F (1975) | 0.43 in (1977) |
| December 19 | 42.1°F (1997) | -52.1°F (1983) | 0.34 in (2002) |
| December 20 | 39.9°F (2006) | -49.0°F (1983) | 0.20 in (2004) |
| December 21 | 42.1°F (1994) | -38.0°F (1989) | 0.31 in (1981) |
| December 22 | 43.0°F (1994) | -35.0°F (1897) | 0.48 in (1968) |
| December 23 | 45.0°F (1899) | -40.0°F (1990) | 0.61 in (2001) |
| December 24 | 46.0°F (1994) | -36.9°F (2004) | 0.60 in (2007) |
| December 25 | 46.0°F (1899) | -38.0°F (1996) | 0.70 in (2023) |
| December 26 | 46.0°F (1999) | -50.1°F (1993) | 0.25 in (2023) |
| December 27 | 46.0°F (2003) | -36.0°F (2000) | 0.45 in (1988) |
| December 28 | 45.0°F (1896) | -38.0°F (1993) | 0.64 in (2024) |
| December 29 | 42.1°F (1896) | -42.0°F (1976) | 0.35 in (1964) |
| December 30 | 44.1°F (1896) | -41.1°F (1976) | 0.60 in (1972) |
| December 31 | 42.1°F (1896) | -45.9°F (1898) | 0.82 in (1936) |