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

Will it be warm or cold in Ottumwa this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Ottumwa includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 3°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -6°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

Ottumwa in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Expect around 9 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ottumwa. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ottumwa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy 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.

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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