Weather in Des Moines in December
In an average December, Des Moines sees a daily high around 35°F and a low around 20°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 35°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°F to 50°F |
| Average low | 20°F |
| Typical low range | 1°F to 34°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
73°F
2021-12-15
Lowest
-11°F
1983-12-24
Low
Highest
55°F
1982-12-02
Lowest
-25°F
1989-12-23
Feels-like
Highest
55°F
1982-12-02
Lowest
-49°F
1989-12-23
Humidity
Highest
11.9 g/m³
2021-12-15
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1983-12-19
Wind
Highest
37 mph
2021-12-16
Lowest
5 mph
2010-12-08
Gust
Highest
69 mph
2021-12-16
Lowest
8 mph
1998-12-13
Precip
Wettest
5.26 in
2015
Driest
0.34 in
2002
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