Typical Weather in Ames, IA in December

34° F Avg High

17° F Avg Low

3 Rainy Days

☀️ Temperature Summary

Highs in December are typically around 34°F, which is cooler than usual in Ames. Pack a jacket if you're considering a visit to Ames at this time. You can expect overnight lows near 17°F most days. Daily high temperatures can range between 41°F and NaN°F for the month of December.

You may want to consider a warmer month to visit Ames, unless you're ready to brave the cold. If you're looking to travel when it's warmer, you might consider visiting in November instead, when daily highs are typically closer to 48°.

High Temps Throughout the Year

☔ Rain Summary

You can expect about a 9% chance of rain for any given day in December. It's one of the drier months of the year for Ames, with total rainfall for the month around 1 inches.