Des Moines Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| März | 13° | 1° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mai | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juni | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Juli | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 26° | 16° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Oktober | 20° | 10° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 10° | 1° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Des Moines
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Des Moines compares mit nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Des Moines.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 196 km | 12°C | about the same | 893 mm |
| Nebraska | 271 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 822 mm |
| Kansas City | 288 km | 14°C | +2°C warmer | 1108 mm |
| Kansas | 332 km | 15°C | +3°C warmer | 1022 mm |
| Missouri | 357 km | 15°C | +3°C warmer | 1006 mm |
Beste Reisezeit Des Moines
Go in Mai, August and Oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Januar, Februar and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Des Moines
Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is in line mit the 20°C typical for this month.
A 15% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Juni und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 215.000.
Aktuell sind es 16°C (61°F) in Des Moines mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 15°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 13°C und 20°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 15%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.3/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für Des Moines is Mai, August and Oktober. Das Klima ist continental. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 30°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -10°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 476 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is in line mit the 20°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 5 PM und 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 9.3/10. 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.
Quick facts about Des Moines
| Typ | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinaten | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Bevölkerung | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Ortszeit | 12:59 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Beste Monate | Mai, August 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 jetzt?
It is currently 16°C (61°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 65% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Des Moines?
Mai, August and Oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. Januar, Februar and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The Ortszeit is 12:59 AM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport und Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 Wetter 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 Oktober 28, 2026 at 12:59 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
