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Weather in Des Moines, Iowa for December 2026

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

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Des Moines in December is quite snowy, averaging 11 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Des Moines at the beginning of December is 2.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 3.6 °C by the end of December.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
6
Rainy days
Average snowy days
11
Snow days
Average temperatures
3°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
77 %
Avg humidity

Des Moines Weather December

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

Temperatures trend during December in Des Moines

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December weather in Des Moines day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Dec. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-7° 3 mm 2.2 cm
Dec. 2 Mist
Mist
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 3 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-5° 5.5 mm 3 cm
Dec. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-8° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 6 Mist
Mist
 4° /-5° 2 mm 1.4 cm
Dec. 7 Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /-6° 3.7 mm 2.7 cm
Dec. 8 Mist
Mist
 6° /-3° 1.4 mm 0 cm
Dec. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-1° 0.6 mm 0.5 cm
Dec. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 13 Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-8° 5.1 mm 3.6 cm
Dec. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-7° 5.3 mm 1 cm
Dec. 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 16 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 5° /-1° 1.8 mm 0 cm
Dec. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 18 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-5° 4.4 mm 1.9 cm
Dec. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 20 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 22 Light rain
Light rain
 6° /1° 4.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 23 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Light rain
Light rain
 5° /3° 6.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 25 Light rain
Light rain
 5° /0° 6 mm 0 cm
Dec. 26 Fog
Fog
 2° /0° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Dec. 27 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 5° /1° 5.9 mm 0.3 cm
Dec. 28 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /-2° 8.9 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 31 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 10.6 mm 7.7 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.
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Des Moines in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Des Moines during December?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 3° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Des Moines during December?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Des Moines during December, with a total of 75.4 mm spread over approximately 6 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Des Moines in December 2026?

Des Moines experiences an average snowfall of 24.45 cm during December, occurring over 11 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Des Moines during December?

The average wind speed in Des Moines during December is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Des Moines snow forecast December 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Des Moines’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Des Moines sees 11 snowy days during December, with approximately 24.5 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Des Moines

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Des Moiness December weather 💧
Typically, Des Moines has 6 rainy days in December with a total of 75.4 mm of rainfall.

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