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Altoona weather in December (Iowa, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Altoona this December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Altoona tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 1°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -8°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Altoona in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 129 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Altoona. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Altoona, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 129 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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