Des Moines Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Des Moines: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrero | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzo | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| may | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julio | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 28° | 19° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 26° | 16° | 42 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Continenteeal. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Des Moines
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Des Moines compares con 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 | 743 mm |
| Nebraska | 271 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 737 mm |
| Kansas City | 288 km | 14°C | +2°C warmer | 1122 mm |
| Kansas | 332 km | 14°C | +3°C warmer | 1028 mm |
| Missouri | 357 km | 14°C | +3°C warmer | 1002 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Des Moines
Go in agosto and septiembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Des Moines
Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 27°C is in line con the 28°C typical for this month.
Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 215.000.
Ahora mismo hay 23°C (74°F) in Des Moines con despejado. La sensación térmica es de 27°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 17°C a 27°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 2%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 9.7/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Des Moines is agosto and septiembre. El clima es continental. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. julio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 30°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -10°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 476 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 27°C is in line con the 28°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 9.9/10. 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
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continentee | América del Norte |
| Coordenadas | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Población | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Hora local | 12:48 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mejores meses | agosto and septiembre |
| Clima | Continenteeal |
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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 América del Norte.
What is the weather like in Des Moines ahora mismo?
It is currently 23°C (74°F) con despejado. Humedad is 87% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Des Moines?
agosto and septiembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. enero, febrero and diciembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 12:48 AM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport a Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tiempo 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 agosto 26, 2026 at 12:48 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
