Ankeny in December
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 2°C. Some rain: about 6 rainy days.
2°CAvg high
-7°CAvg low
6Rainy days (41 mm)
8:59 hDaylight
07:41Sunrise · 16:40 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 2°C
- Some rain: about 6 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -7°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -10°C | 30 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 2°C | -8°C | 38 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.3 |
| March | 9°C | -1°C | 66 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 17°C | 5°C | 111 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 141 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 127 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 29°C | 19°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 101 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 25°C | 13°C | 91 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 17°C | 7°C | 74 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 9°C | 0°C | 54 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 2°C | -7°C | 41 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ankeny in December?
Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -7°C.
When is the best time to visit Ankeny?
The best months are September, July, August, June.