Council Bluffs in December
4.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
5Rainy days (37 mm)
9:02 hDaylight
07:49Sunrise · 16:51 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -6°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 (2.2 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 | -9°C | 26 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| February | 3°C | -7°C | 34 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | 11°C | -1°C | 61 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| April | 18°C | 5°C | 105 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 140 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 28°C | 18°C | 133 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 30°C | 20°C | 88 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 29°C | 18°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 26°C | 14°C | 78 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 18°C | 7°C | 72 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 10°C | 0°C | 46 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.2 |
| December | 3°C | -6°C | 37 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Council Bluffs in December?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -6°C.
When is the best time to visit Council Bluffs?
The best months are September, August, July, October.