City in Iowa

Best Time og Visit Des Moines

Bedste rejsetid Des Moines: maj, august and oktober. Måned-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☁️ 19°C now🕔 11:55 PM local📅 Best: maj, august and oktober👥 215.000

Bedste rejsetid Des Moines

Go in maj, august and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★☆☆☆
februar★★★☆☆
marts★★★☆☆
april★★★☆☆
maj★★★★☆
juni★★★☆☆
juli★★★★☆
august★★★★☆
september★★★★☆
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★☆☆☆

Klima in Des Moines month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar-2°-10°32 mm★★☆☆☆
februar5°-5°15 mm★★★☆☆
marts13°1°74 mm★★★☆☆
april17°7°130 mm★★★☆☆
maj23°12°110 mm★★★★☆
juni28°18°181 mm★★★☆☆
juli30°20°150 mm★★★★☆
august28°19°106 mm★★★★☆
september26°16°115 mm★★★★☆
oktober20°10°57 mm★★★★☆
november10°1°52 mm★★★☆☆
december4°-4°40 mm★★☆☆☆

Klima type: Kontinental. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Des Moines compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Des Moines.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Omaha196 km12°Cabout the same893 mm
Nebraska271 km13°C+1°C warmer867 mm
Kansas City288 km14°C+2°C warmer1113 mm
Kansas332 km15°C+3°C warmer1041 mm
Missouri357 km15°C+3°C warmer1000 mm

What og pack, what og skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers - the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 51 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.

Resumé

Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Der bor omkring 215.000.

Lige nu er det 19°C (65°F) in Des Moines med delvist skyet. Det føles som 19°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 12°C og 25°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - gode forhold.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Des Moines is maj, august and oktober. Klimaet er continental. januar, februar and december tend og be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 30°C, while januar is the coldest med 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.

Kort sagt. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 25°C is 4.5°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 2 PM og 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 9.2/10. Vindstød og 51 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.

Vejret i Des Moines lige nu

☁️
19°C
Delvist skyet · feels like 19°C
Luftfugtighed89%
Vind13 km/h WSW
Vindstød36 km/h
UV-indeks0 · Lav
Skydække73%
Tryk985 hPa
SigtbarhedGood · 15 km
Luftkvalitet43 · Good
Solopgang7:41 AM
Solnedgang6:14 PM
Måne🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%

Open-Meteo Updated 11:55 PM, okt 28 local time.

⚠️man, nov 2: heavy rain, 46 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

lørurday, okt 31

🌦️ 15° / 11°

Let regn · 72% rain · wind 14 km/h

sønday, nov 1

🌦️ 14° / 12°

Støvregn · 12% rain · wind 14 km/h

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Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Des Moines.

Quick facts about Des Moines

TypeCity
StateIowa
LandUSA
KontinentNordamerika
Koordinater41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625)
Befolkning215.000
Known forState fair and river walk
Lokal tid11:55 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsmaj, august and oktober
KlimaKontinental

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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 Nordamerika.

What is the weather like in Des Moines lige nu?

It is currently 19°C (65°F) med delvist skyet. Luftfugtighed is 89% and wind is 13 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Des Moines?

maj, august and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. januar, februar and december 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 11:55 PM.

How many people live in Des Moines?

Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.

What is the nearest airport og Des Moines?

The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.

What are the top things og do in Des Moines?

Popular options include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prognose and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Vejr Service.
MethodScores, 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 oktober 28, 2026 at 11:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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