Des Moines Rejser Guide
Des Moines travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time og visit, things og do and nearby places.
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Flood Watch issued september 15 at 2:36PM CDT until september 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
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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 17°C (63°F) in Des Moines med overskyet. Det føles som 19°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 17°C og 22°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 91%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - 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 cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 22°C is 4.4°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 5 PM og 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 9.9/10. 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.
Kort over Des Moines
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Koordinater: 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625)
Vejret i Des Moines lige nu
Open-Meteo Updated 7:53 PM, sep 15 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 30° / 20°
Byger · 69% rain · wind 22 km/h
🌧️ 21° / 18°
Heavy drizzle · 46% rain · wind 18 km/h
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 | 7:53 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | august, september and oktober |
| Klima | Kontinental |
Ting at lave in Des Moines
Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Des Moines.
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 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 - 6 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.
Lufthavne near Des Moines
Closest airports med IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 476 km | Chicago |
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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 17°C (63°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 95% and wind is 2 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 7:53 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 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 7:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
