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Top things og do in Des Moines: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, med maps and live weather.

🌙 18°C now🕔 10:38 AM local📅 Best: maj, august, september and oktober👥 215.000

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Koordinater: 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625)

Vejret i Des Moines lige nu

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18°C
Klart · feels like 17°C
Luftfugtighed54%
Vind8 km/h SSE
Vindstød24 km/h
UV-indeks0 · Lav
Skydække4%
Tryk994 hPa
SigtbarhedExcellent · 29 km
Luftkvalitet29 · Good
Solopgang7:37 AM
Solnedgang6:19 PM
Måne🌕 Full moon · 99%

Open-Meteo Updated 10:38 AM, okt 25 local time.

Bedste rejsetid Des Moines

Go in maj, 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.

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

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 18°C (64°F) in Des Moines med klart. Det føles som 17°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 13°C og 26°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Des Moines is maj, 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 warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 26°C is 6.6°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 3 PM og 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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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 18°C (64°F) med klart. Luftfugtighed is 54% and wind is 8 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Des Moines?

maj, 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 10:38 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kort tilesOpenStreetKort contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 25, 2026 at 10:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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