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Weather in Des Moines for December 2024

Your guide to Des Moines weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 4 snowy days, Des Moines usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
    According to Des Moines snow forecast for December 2024, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Tuesday, December 31.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, December 2024 in Des Moines is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 1.7 °F, this is -2.6 °F below the typical seasonal average.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Des Moines with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 4.1 °F, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Des Moines at the beginning of December is 3.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 6.7 °F by the end of December.

    • More

  • Christmas Day weather in Des Moines 🎄 - See the complete forecast for Wednesday, December 25.

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Average dry days
22
Dry days
Average rainy days
5
Rainy days
Average snowy days
4
Snow days
Average temperatures
6°/0°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
70 %
Avg humidity

Des Moines in December average weather

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November
January
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Overcast
1°
2
Mist
1°
3
Light snow
3°
4
Overcast
5°
5
Overcast
-1°
6
Mist
5°
7
Cloudy
13°
8
Mist
9°
9
Light snow
7°
10
Partly cloudy
4°
11
Sunny
3°
12
Overcast
-3°
13
Cloudy
2°
14
Sunny
6°
15
Patchy rain possible
7°
16
Light rain shower
6°
17
Sunny
7°
18
Sunny
2°
19
Overcast
6°
20
Overcast
9°
21
Partly cloudy
0°
22
Sunny
7°
23
Overcast
7°
24
Patchy rain possible
4°
25
Patchy rain possible
4°
26
Patchy rain possible
9°
27
Patchy rain possible
10°
28
Patchy rain possible
8°
29
Patchy rain possible
10°
30
Partly cloudy
4°
31
Heavy snow
2°
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Temperatures trend during December in Des Moines

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December weather day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Dec. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 2 Mist
Mist
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 3 Light snow
Light snow
 3° /-4° 0.3 mm 0.3 cm
Dec. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Dec. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 6 Mist
Mist
 5° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 7 Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 8 Mist
Mist
 9° /0° 2.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 9 Light snow
Light snow
 7° /-1° 0.9 mm 0.8 cm
Dec. 10 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 11 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 13 Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-5° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-2° 7.9 mm 1.4 cm
Dec. 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 16 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 6° /2° 2.7 mm 0 cm
Dec. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 18 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 20 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 22 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-1° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Dec. 25 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 26 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 1.6 mm 0 cm
Dec. 27 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /7° 3 mm 0 cm
Dec. 28 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /6° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 31 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 2° /0° 2.3 mm 1.5 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Des Moines in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Des Moines forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Des Moines in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Des Moines during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Des Moines during December?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Des Moines during December, with a total of 61.2 mm spread over approximately 5 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Des Moines in December 2024?
Des Moines experiences an average snowfall of 2.605 cm during December, occurring over 4 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Des Moines during December?
The average wind speed in Des Moines during December is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Des Moines snow forecast December 2024

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December rainfall patterns in Des Moines

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