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Weather in Iowa for December 2025

Your guide to Iowa weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Iowa typically experiences moderate snowfall in December, with an average of 6 snowy days.
    According to Iowa snow forecast for December 2025, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Tuesday, December 30.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, December 2025 in Iowa is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging -0.9 °F, this is -3.8 °F below the typical seasonal average.

  • The forecast for the next days in Iowa predicts temperatures to be around 4 °F, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Iowa at the beginning of December is 2.4 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 4.4 °F by the end of December.

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Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
5
Rainy days
Average snowy days
6
Snow days
Average temperatures
4°/-2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
73 %
Avg humidity

Iowa Weather December

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November
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
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
Sunny
-0°
20
Sunny
4°
21
Partly cloudy
2°
22
Overcast
3°
23
Sunny
8°
24
Overcast
9°
25
Mist
15°
26
Sunny
7°
27
Sunny
2°
28
Partly cloudy
4°
29
Patchy rain possible
2°
30
Heavy snow
1°
31
Light freezing rain
-0°

What’s the Weather Like in Iowa This December?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Iowa’s cities this December.
CloudyDes Moines4 °F / -2 °FCloudyWaterloo0 °F / -5 °FOvercastIowa City2 °F / -4 °FOvercastFairfield3 °F / -3 °FOvercastCedar Rapids1 °F / -4 °FOvercastSioux City2 °F / -5 °FMore Locations

Temperatures trend during December in Iowa

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Iowa 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 Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 22 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 23 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 25 Mist
Mist
 15° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 26 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 28 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /1° 1.7 mm 0 cm
Dec. 30 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 1° /0° 2.9 mm 1 cm
Dec. 31 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-3° 0.2 mm 0.1 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 4° 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 64.6 mm spread over approximately 5 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Iowa in December 2025?
Iowa experiences an average snowfall of 14.785 cm during December, occurring over 6 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Iowa during December?
The average wind speed in Iowa during December is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Iowa snow forecast December 2025

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Iowa’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Iowa sees 6 snowy days during December, with approximately 14.8 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Iowa

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Iowas December weather 💧
Typically, Iowa has 5 rainy days in December with a total of 64.6 mm of rainfall.
Counties in Iowa
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Black Hawk CountyJefferson CountyJohnson CountyLinn CountyPolk CountyWoodbury County
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Cedar RapidsDes MoinesFairfieldIowa CitySioux CityWaterloo
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