What is the weather like in Edmonton vs Minneapolis in December?

In December, Edmonton averages -4°C high / -12°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Minneapolis averages -1°C high / -8°C low with about 40 mm.

Edmonton vs Minneapolis in December

Minneapolis is the better pick in December — 37 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Minneapolis is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Edmonton is freezing, dry, clean air.

Edmonton vs Minneapolis — December climate, side by side

	Edmonton	Minneapolis
Comfort score	31/100 (F)	37/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-9°C	-6°C
Avg high / low	-4° / -12°	-1° / -8°
Rainfall	15 mm	40 mm
Rainy days	4	6
Humidity	78%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	39	36

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Edmonton vs Minneapolis in December — FAQ

Is December better in Edmonton or Minneapolis?: Minneapolis is the better pick in December — 37 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Minneapolis is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Edmonton is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edmonton vs Minneapolis in December?: In December, Edmonton averages -4°C high / -12°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Minneapolis averages -1°C high / -8°C low with about 40 mm.