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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

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 high35°F
Typical high range18°F to 50°F
Average low20°F
Typical low range1°F to 34°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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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