Weather in Des Moines: December
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Average day temperature: | 35.4°F |
| Average night temperature: | 27.6°F | |
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Number of sunny days: | 11 days |
| Day length: | 9.1 - 9.4 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 1 day |
| Precipitation totals: | 0.4 in. | |
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Air temperature in December, °F
Show year:
2025
2024
2023
The highest day temperature during December of 2025 was 48°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was -1°F. Daily and nightly averages during December were 29.9°F and 24.0°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in December is almost equal.
Precipitation total in December, in.
Precipitation total value in Des Moines in December is 0.4 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in December, mph
The average wind speed value in December is 9.6 mph
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in December is: 4.6.
Best time for vacation in Des Moines
Des Moines on a weather map
Places in USA:
Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Des Moines
Local time: 14:50
December 30, tuesday
1500
34°F
NE
11 mph
11 mph
1800
34°F
E
9 mph
9 mph
2100
30°F
E
11 mph
11 mph
December 31, wednesday
0000
30°F
SE
11 mph
11 mph
0300
30°F
SE
10 mph
10 mph
0600
30°F
SE
11 mph
11 mph
0900
30°F
E
7 mph
7 mph
1200
30°F
SE
9 mph
9 mph
