December Weather Forecast: Above-Normal Temperatures and Cloudy Start

The December temperature outlook for the central and western United States predicts much warmer than average conditions, with the Midwest, Plains, and West having the highest likelihood of far-above-average temperatures. The East Coast and Florida are expected to see near-average temperatures, while the Southeast could experience a wetter-than-average month. The central US is likely to be drier than average, while areas from the Northern Rockies to the Great Lakes have the highest chance of below-average precipitation.