Des Moines
Iowa, USA
December Weather Details
🌡️ Temperature
Cold and snowy with a feels-like temperature of -1°C (30°F) .
🌧️ Rainfall
December rainfall patterns vary by location. Check local forecasts for specific precipitation amounts.
💧 Humidity
Humidity levels affect how the temperature feels. Higher humidity makes warm temperatures feel hotter.
☀️ Sunshine
December days are shorter in the northern hemisphere. Plan activities accordingly.
Temperature, humidity and rainfall are December averages for 2015–2024 from Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis), licensed CC BY 4.0.
🎯 Popular Activities
Activities
- Holiday lights
- Botanical gardens
- Food tours
- Museum visits
- Ice skating
Attractions
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Iowa State Capitol
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- Court Avenue
- Des Moines Art Center
💰 Cost of Living
📶 Internet Speed
📊 Quick Facts
✅ December Summary
December in Des Moines offers cold and snowy weather with temperatures ranging from -5°C (23°F) to 4°C (39°F). The humidity is around 70% and you can expect 4-5 hours daily. Popular activities include Holiday lights, Botanical gardens, Food tours and more. For digital nomads, the cost of living is approximately $2,000 per month and internet speeds average 85 Mbps.