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

Will it be warm or cold in Ankeny this December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Ankeny includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 1°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -8°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Ankeny in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 129 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ankeny. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ankeny climate page with graphs.

 

Ankeny, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 129 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
* Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 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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