Iowa (Des Moines)
December
Weather in Iowa for December 2026
Your guide to Iowa weather in December - trends and predictions
With an average of 4 snowy days, Iowa usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
In general, the average temperature in Iowa at the beginning of December is 2 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 3.3 °C by the end of December.
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25
Dry days
2
Rainy days
4
Snow days
3°/-3°
Temperatures
22 km/h
Avg max wind
77 %
Avg humidity
Iowa Weather December
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What’s the Weather Like in Iowa This December?
Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Iowa’s cities this December.
Temperatures trend during December in Iowa
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December weather in Iowa day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 |  Light snow | -1° /-6° | 3 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| Dec. 2 |  Mist | 0° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 3 | Light snow | 2° /-5° | 5.5 mm | 3 cm | |
| Dec. 4 |  Overcast | 2° /-7° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 | Overcast | -1° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 6 | Light snow | 3° /-5° | 2 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| Dec. 7 | Light snow | 8° /-5° | 3.7 mm | 2.7 cm | |
| Dec. 8 |  Patchy rain possible | 6° /-3° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Overcast | 5° /-1° | 0.6 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Dec. 10 | Overcast | 3° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 11 | Overcast | 2° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 | Overcast | -2° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Light snow | -1° /-8° | 5.1 mm | 3.6 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Light snow | 1° /-6° | 5.3 mm | 1 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Patchy rain possible | 5° /-2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Light rain shower | 5° /-1° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 17 |  Sunny | 5° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Light snow | 2° /-4° | 4.4 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Overcast | 4° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Overcast | 3° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 |  Light rain | 5° /1° | 4.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 23 |  Partly cloudy | 6° /2° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Light rain | 4° /3° | 6.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Light rain | 5° /0° | 6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Fog | 2° /0° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Light rain | 5° /2° | 5.9 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Light rain | 5° /-2° | 8.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 |  Cloudy | 2° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Overcast | 3° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 31 |  Moderate snow | 2° /-1° | 10.6 mm | 7.7 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Iowa 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 Iowa forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Iowa in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Iowa 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 Iowa during December?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Iowa during December, with a total of 75.4 mm spread over approximately 2 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Iowa in December 2026?
Iowa experiences an average snowfall of 24.5 cm during December, occurring over 4 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Iowa during December?
The average wind speed in Iowa during December is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Iowa snow forecast December 2026
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On average, Iowa sees 4 snowy days during December, with approximately 24.5 cm of total snowfall.
December rainfall patterns in Iowa
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Typically, Iowa has 2 rainy days in December with a total of 75.4 mm of rainfall.
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