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Fort Madison weather in December (Iowa, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Fort Madison as December approaches? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Fort Madison includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 3°C, while nights can cool down to about -5°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Fort Madison in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

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

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

 

Fort Madison, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 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.

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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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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