Story City weather in December (Iowa, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Story City this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Story City tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 0°C. At night, it falls to around -9°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Story City in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 129 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Story City. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Story City climate page with graphs.

 

Story City, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 129 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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