Des Moines Weather in December

What's the weather like in Des Moines (Iowa) in December 2024?

The climate in Des Moines during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Des Moines and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

Des Moines weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 0.3°C 32.5°F
Nightly temperature -9.1°C 15.6°F
Average temperature -4.4°C 24.1°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 33 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Des Moines with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Des Moines

Des Moines average temperature in December

December rainfall

Des Moines average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Des Moines average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Des Moines in December 2024.

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Des Moines weather stats

Des Moines weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.1°C 86.2°F
Driest month: January 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11.6hrs
Coldest month: January -2.3°C 27.9°F
Wettest month: June 115mm 4.5ins
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