Des Moines
December
Weather in Des Moines for December 2024
Your guide to Des Moines weather in December - trends and predictions
The forecast for the first days of December 2024 in Des Moines predicts a temperature of 3.8 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Des Moines at the beginning of December is 5.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 4.6 °F by the end of December.
With an average of 5 snowy days, Des Moines enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
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17
Dry days
9
Rainy days
5
Snow days
7°/0°
Temperatures
21 km/h
Avg max wind
72 %
Avg humidity
Des Moines in December average weather
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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| 1  5° | ||||||
| 2  4° | 3 -2° | 4  5° | 5 5° | 6  9° | 7  15° | 8 14° |
| 9  7° | 10  6° | 11  7° | 12 1° | 13 7° | 14 11° | 15 10° |
| 16 6° | 17 8° | 18 2° | 19 5° | 20 9° | 21 11° | 22  10° |
| 23 15° | 24 13° | 25 12° | 26  1° | 27  3° | 28 3° | 29 5° |
| 30 6° | 31 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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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 | Light freezing rain | 5° /-3° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-7° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 3 | Light freezing rain | -2° /-9° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Dec. 4 | Overcast | 5° /0° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 | Overcast | 5° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 6 | Mist | 9° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 7 | Cloudy | 15° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 8 | Mist | 14° /2° | 4.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Light snow | 7° /-1° | 1.9 mm | 1.6 cm | |
| Dec. 10 | Partly cloudy | 6° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 11 | Sunny | 7° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 | Overcast | 1° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Cloudy | 7° /0° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Sunny | 11° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Patchy rain possible | 10° /4° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Light rain shower | 6° /4° | 5.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Sunny | 8° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Sunny | 2° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Overcast | 5° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Overcast | 9° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Patchy rain possible | 11° /5° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Light rain | 10° /8° | 12.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Partly cloudy | 15° /7° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Light rain | 13° /11° | 18.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Light rain | 12° /1° | 18 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-1° | 0.9 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Moderate snow | 3° /-1° | 1 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Cloudy | 5° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Overcast | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | 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.
December rainfall patterns in Des Moines
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December snowfall in Des Moines
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