Des Moines weather in December (Washington State, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Des Moines in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During December, Des Moines usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. December marks the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Des Moines in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Des Moines. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Des Moines climate page with graphs.

 

Des Moines, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Seattle, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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