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Weather in Polk County, Iowa for December 2026

Your guide to Polk County weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 4 snowy days, Polk County usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Polk County 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.

    • More

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

  • ✨ Is December a good time to visit Polk County? – Ask the AI Weatherman

Average dry days
25
Dry days
Average rainy days
2
Rainy days
Average snowy days
4
Snow days
Average temperatures
3°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
77 %
Avg humidity

Polk County Weather December

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

Temperatures trend during December in Polk County

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Polk County day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Dec. 1 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-6° 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° /-7° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 6 Light snow
Light snow
 3° /-5° 2 mm 1.4 cm
Dec. 7 Light snow
Light snow
 8° /-5° 3.7 mm 2.7 cm
Dec. 8 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /-3° 1.4 mm 0 cm
Dec. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-1° 0.6 mm 0.5 cm
Dec. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 13 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-8° 5.1 mm 3.6 cm
Dec. 14 Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-6° 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 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-4° 4.4 mm 1.9 cm
Dec. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-5° 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
 5° /1° 4.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 23 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Light rain
Light rain
 4° /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 Light rain
Light rain
 5° /2° 5.9 mm 0.3 cm
Dec. 28 Light rain
Light rain
 5° /-2° 8.9 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 31 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 2° /-1° 10.6 mm 7.7 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Polk County 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 Polk County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Polk County in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Polk County 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 Polk County during December?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Polk County 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 Polk County in December 2026?
Polk County experiences an average snowfall of 24.5 cm during December, occurring over 4 days.

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

Polk County snow forecast December 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Polk County’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Polk County sees 4 snowy days during December, with approximately 24.5 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Polk County

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Polk Countys December weather 💧
Typically, Polk County has 2 rainy days in December with a total of 75.4 mm of rainfall.
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