Weather in December 2024

Des Moines weather in December 2024

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The average weather in Des Moines in December

The weather in Des Moines in December is very cold with temperatures between -5°C and 2°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Des Moines during the month of December. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

Des Moines is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during December. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Des Moines in December 2024.

If you’re planning to visit Des Moines in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Des Moines before you arrive.

Temperatures
2° / -5°
Rainy Days
3
Snowy Days
8
Dry Days
19
Rainfall
56
mm
Sun Hours
8.1
Hrs

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Des Moines annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January -2° / -9° 3 16 12 44 mm
Awful
February -1° / -8° 2 15 11 54 mm
Awful
March 9° / 1° 7 18 6 103 mm
Awful
April 15° / 6° 8 20 2 137 mm
Bad
May 21° / 12° 9 22 0 218 mm
Ok
June 27° / 17° 9 21 0 208 mm
Good
July 28° / 18° 7 24 0 126 mm
Good
August 28° / 17° 7 24 0 157 mm
Good
September 25° / 13° 6 24 0 128 mm
Perfect
October 17° / 7° 5 25 1 97 mm
Good
November 9° / 1° 4 23 3 71 mm
Bad
December 2° / -5° 3 19 8 56 mm
Awful

Weather in Des Moines in December - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Des Moines in December?
The average temperature in Des Moines in December is -5/2° C.
What is the chance of rain in Des Moines in December?
On average, there are 3 rainy days in Des Moines during December.
Weather wise, is December a good time to visit Des Moines?
The weather in Des Moines in December is awful.
Can it snow in Des Moines in December?
On average, there are 8 snowy days in Des Moines in December.
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