Des Moines Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Des Moines: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
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).
Recent extremes in Des Moines
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Des Moines compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Des Moines.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 196 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 772 mm |
| Nebraska | 271 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 761 mm |
| Kansas City | 288 km | 14°C | +2°C warmer | 1107 mm |
| Kansas | 332 km | 14°C | +3°C warmer | 1015 mm |
| Missouri | 357 km | 15°C | +3°C warmer | 1004 mm |
Bedste rejsetid Des Moines
Go in august, september 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.
What this means for Des Moines
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.
A 86% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 12 mm is forecast, which is enough og soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni og august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 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.
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 | 5:42 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | august, september and oktober |
| Klima | Kontinental |
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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 5:42 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vejr 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 september 15, 2026 at 5:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
