Geografi of Des Moines
Geografi of Des Moines: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografi of Des Moines
Omaha is 196 km og the west, Nebraska is 271 km og the west, Kansas City is 288 km og the south and Kansas is 332 km og the south-west.
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Koordinater: 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625)
Quick facts about Des Moines
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinater | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Befolkning | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Lokal tid | 5:43 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | august, september and oktober |
| Klima | Kontinental |
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 21°C (69°F) in Des Moines med overskyet. Det føles som 24°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 16°C og 24°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - gode forhold.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Des Moines is august, september 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 slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 24°C is 2.3°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 8 AM og 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 9.6/10. 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.
Klima in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marts | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 28° | 19° | 77 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 16° | 42 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 21°C (69°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 94% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Des Moines?
august, september 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 5:43 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Kort tiles | OpenStreetKort contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 september 15, 2026 at 5:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
