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Weather in Iowa City, Iowa for December 2026

Your guide to Iowa City weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 5 snowy days, Iowa City usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.

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  • Is December a good time to visit Iowa City? check out the best time to travel to Iowa City page.

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Average dry days
24
Dry days
Average rainy days
2
Rainy days
Average snowy days
5
Snow days
Average temperatures
0°/-5°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

Iowa City Weather December

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

Temperatures trend during December in Iowa City

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December weather in Iowa City day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Dec. 1 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -3° /-11° 8 mm 5.8 cm
Dec. 2 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -3° /-6° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Dec. 3 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-9° 6.1 mm 4.4 cm
Dec. 4 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 -2° /-13° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 5 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -4° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 7 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 5° /-7° 15.2 mm 11 cm
Dec. 8 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 11 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -2° /-9° 2.9 mm 2 cm
Dec. 12 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -5° /-10° 1.1 mm 0.5 cm
Dec. 13 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -6° /-13° 9.8 mm 7 cm
Dec. 14 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -7° /-11° 14.9 mm 10.2 cm
Dec. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 18 Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-4° 2.2 mm 0.4 cm
Dec. 19 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -2° /-7° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Dec. 20 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 26 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /0° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Dec. 27 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /3° 8.8 mm 0 cm
Dec. 28 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 7° /1° 28.5 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 -1° /-4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 30 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /-5° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 31 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 1° /-2° 11.6 mm 5.4 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Iowa City 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 City forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Iowa City in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Iowa City during December?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 0° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Iowa City during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 111.2 mm is expected in Iowa City during December, occurring over more than 2 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Iowa City in December 2026?
Iowa City experiences an average snowfall of 47 cm during December, occurring over 5 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Iowa City during December?
The average wind speed in Iowa City during December is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Iowa City snow forecast December 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Iowa City’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Iowa City sees 5 snowy days during December, with approximately 47 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Iowa City

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Iowa Citys December weather 💧
Typically, Iowa City has 2 rainy days in December with a total of 111.2 mm of rainfall.
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