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

What does the weather outlook for Urbandale look like in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Urbandale includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 2°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -8°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Urbandale in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 129 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Urbandale. September typically offers 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 Urbandale climate page with graphs.

 

Urbandale, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 129 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
* Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 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
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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