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The weather in Des Moines in December is very cold with temperatures between -5°C and 2°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Des Moines during the month of December. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Des Moines is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during December. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Des Moines in December 2024.
If you’re planning to visit Des Moines in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Des Moines before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / -9° | 3 | 16 | 12 | 44 mm | Awful | Des Moines in January |
| February | -1° / -8° | 2 | 15 | 11 | 54 mm | Awful | Des Moines in February |
| March | 9° / 1° | 7 | 18 | 6 | 103 mm | Awful | Des Moines in March |
| April | 15° / 6° | 8 | 20 | 2 | 137 mm | Bad | Des Moines in April |
| May | 21° / 12° | 9 | 22 | 0 | 218 mm | Ok | Des Moines in May |
| June | 27° / 17° | 9 | 21 | 0 | 208 mm | Good | Des Moines in June |
| July | 28° / 18° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 126 mm | Good | Des Moines in July |
| August | 28° / 17° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 157 mm | Good | Des Moines in August |
| September | 25° / 13° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 128 mm | Perfect | Des Moines in September |
| October | 17° / 7° | 5 | 25 | 1 | 97 mm | Good | Des Moines in October |
| November | 9° / 1° | 4 | 23 | 3 | 71 mm | Bad | Des Moines in November |
| December | 2° / -5° | 3 | 19 | 8 | 56 mm | Awful | Des Moines in December |