Minneapolis weather in December
December in Minneapolis: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Minneapolis · #545 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 38/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Minneapolis climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 0°C / 32°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 56 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Sunshine | 5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.8 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 25.9 cm / 10.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Minneapolis in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Minneapolis?
- December in Minneapolis: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Minneapolis on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
- What is the weather like in Minneapolis in December?
- In December, Minneapolis averages a daily high of -0.1°C and a low of -7.5°C, with about 55.6 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Minneapolis in December?
- Minneapolis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.
- Does it snow in Minneapolis in December?
- Minneapolis sees roughly 25.9 cm of snowfall in December.