Des Moines المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Des Moines: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| فبراير | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| مارس | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أبريل | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يونيو | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يوليو | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أغسطس | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| سبتمبر | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أكتوبر | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| نوفمبر | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
المناخ type: القارةal. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Des Moines
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Des Moines compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Des Moines.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 196 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 850 mm |
| Nebraska | 271 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 822 mm |
| Kansas City | 288 km | 14°C | +2°C warmer | 1108 mm |
| Kansas | 332 km | 15°C | +3°C warmer | 1022 mm |
| Missouri | 357 km | 15°C | +3°C warmer | 1006 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Des Moines
Go in ماي, أغسطس, سبتمبر and أكتوبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Des Moines
Today is about average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 21°C is in line مع the 20°C typical for this month.
A 92% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 12 mm is forecast, which is enough و soak trails and slow traffic.
هبات الرياح و 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in يونيو و أغسطس.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 15°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 55 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. يبلغ عدد سكانها نحو 215.000.
درجة الحرارة الآن 21°C (69°F) in Des Moines مع غائم. المحسوسة 24°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 12°C و 21°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 92%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - ظروف جيدة.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Des Moines is ماي, أغسطس, سبتمبر and أكتوبر. المناخ continental. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر tend و be the least comfortable months. يوليو is the warmest month مع average highs near 30°C, while يناير is the coldest مع lows near -10°C.
The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 476 km away. Nearby highlights include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
باختصار. Today is about average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 21°C is in line مع the 20°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 2 PM و 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 9.7/10. هبات الرياح و 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Des Moines
| النوع | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| الدولة | الولايات المتحدة |
| القارة | أمريكا الشمالية |
| الإحداثيات | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| السكان | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| التوقيت المحلي | 12:15 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | ماي, أغسطس, سبتمبر and أكتوبر |
| المناخ | القارةal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Des Moines?
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Its coordinates are 41.5868, -93.625. It lies in أمريكا الشمالية.
What is the weather like in Des Moines الآن?
It is currently 21°C (69°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 96% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Des Moines?
ماي, أغسطس, سبتمبر and أكتوبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 12:15 AM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport و Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things و do in Des Moines?
Popular options include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National الطقس Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 1, 2026 at 12:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
