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Pella Weather in December

December in Pella brings very low temperatures around 2°C (36°F) during the day, dropping to -7°C (19°F) at night, with quite a bit of snow/rainfall expected, averaging around 63 mm (2.5 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Pella in December

Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have snow/rain, averaging 63 mm (2.5 in). Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Pella in December

December in Pella brings very low temperatures, with highs of 2°C (36°F) and nights around -7°C (19°F). The winter season takes place during December. Time outdoors is usually more comfortable with proper winter clothing and protection from wind. Nights drop below freezing to -7°C (19°F). An extra blanket is worth packing if you're unsure about the heating where you're staying. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Sunshine in Pella in December

The area enjoys a balanced 129 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

December in Pella can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Pella Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C (19°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm (2.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 129 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
* Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Pella in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Pella in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Pella in December

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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