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

What kind of weather does December bring to Atlantic? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Atlantic usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 1°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -9°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Atlantic in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of snow/rain this month.

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

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

 

Atlantic, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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