Weather in Des Moines, Iowa, United States in December
In an average December, Des Moines sees a daily high around 34°F and a low around 18°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 34°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°F to 46°F |
| Average low | 18°F |
| Typical low range | 2°F to 30°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
70°F
2021-12-15
Lowest
-12°F
1983-12-24
Low
Highest
51°F
2001-12-04
Lowest
-27°F
1983-12-24
Feels-like
Highest
51°F
2001-12-04
Lowest
-61°F
1983-12-24
Humidity
Highest
11.7 g/m³
2001-12-04
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1983-12-19
Wind
Highest
44 mph
2021-12-15
Lowest
5 mph
1991-12-29
Precip
Wettest
4.92 in
2015
Driest
0.33 in
1998
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