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Weather in Des Moines for December 2024

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

  • In general, the average temperature in Des Moines at the beginning of December is 6.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 4.6 °F by the end of December.

  • Des Moines sees moderate rainfall in December, averaging 9 rainy days.

  • With an average of 5 snowy days, Des Moines enjoys a light touch of snow in December.

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Average dry days
17
Dry days
Average rainy days
9
Rainy days
Average snowy days
5
Snow days
Average temperatures
7°/0°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
72 %
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
3°
3
Light snow
5°
4
Overcast
5°
5
Overcast
5°
6
Mist
9°
7
Cloudy
15°
8
Mist
14°
9
Light snow
7°
10
Partly cloudy
6°
11
Sunny
7°
12
Overcast
1°
13
Cloudy
7°
14
Sunny
11°
15
Patchy rain possible
10°
16
Light rain shower
6°
17
Sunny
8°
18
Sunny
2°
19
Overcast
5°
20
Overcast
9°
21
Patchy rain possible
11°
22
Light rain
10°
23
Partly cloudy
15°
24
Light rain
13°
25
Light rain
12°
26
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
27
Moderate snow
3°
28
Patchy rain possible
3°
29
Cloudy
5°
30
Overcast
6°
31
Overcast
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° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 2 Mist
Mist
 3° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 3 Light snow
Light snow
 5° /0° 0.6 mm 0.5 cm
Dec. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /0° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Dec. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 6 Mist
Mist
 9° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 7 Cloudy
Cloudy
 15° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 8 Mist
Mist
 14° /2° 4.3 mm 0 cm
Dec. 9 Light snow
Light snow
 7° /-1° 1.9 mm 1.6 cm
Dec. 10 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 11 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 13 Cloudy
Cloudy
 7° /0° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Dec. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 16 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 6° /4° 5.4 mm 0 cm
Dec. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 18 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 20 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /5° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Dec. 22 Light rain
Light rain
 10° /8° 12.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 23 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /7° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Light rain
Light rain
 13° /11° 18.3 mm 0 cm
Dec. 25 Light rain
Light rain
 12° /1° 18 mm 0 cm
Dec. 26 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-1° 0.9 mm 0.7 cm
Dec. 27 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 3° /-1° 1 mm 0.8 cm
Dec. 28 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 31 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 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 7° 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 64.9 mm spread over approximately 9 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Is snowfall common in Des Moines during December?
Des Moines experiences an average snowfall of 3.7 cm during December, occurring over 5 days, which may interest winter sports enthusiasts.
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.

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