Des Moines Ilmasto and Average Sää
Ilmasto of Des Moines: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Ilmasto in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Kuukausi | Avg high | Avg low | Sadefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tammikuu | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| helmikuu | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maaliskuu | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| huhtikuu | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| tou | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| kesäkuu | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| heinäkuu | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| elokuu | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| syyskuu | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| lokakuu | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marraskuu | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| joulukuu | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Ilmasto type: Maanosaal. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Des Moines
Korkeaest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Des Moines compares ja nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Des Moines.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 196 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 850 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 |
Paras aika vierailla Des Moines
Go in tou, elokuu, syyskuu and lokakuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Des Moines
Today is warmer than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 25°C is 4.9°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
Sade 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 kesäkuu ja elokuu.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What ja pack, what ja skip
- suglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 19°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Väkiluku on noin 215.000.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 11°C (52°F) in Des Moines ja selkeä. Tuntuu kuin 9°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 11°C ja 25°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - erinomainen — lähde nyt.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Des Moines is tou, elokuu, syyskuu and lokakuu. Ilmasto on continental. tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. heinäkuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 30°C, while tammikuu is the coldest ja 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.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is warmer than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 25°C is 4.9°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 11 AM ja 2 PM, 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
| Tyyppi | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Maa | Yhdysvallat |
| Maanosa | Pohjois-Amerikka |
| Koordinaatit | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Väkiluku | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Paikallinen aika | 8:35 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | tou, elokuu, syyskuu and lokakuu |
| Ilmasto | Maanosaal |
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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 Pohjois-Amerikka.
What is the weather like in Des Moines nyt?
It is currently 11°C (52°F) ja selkeä. Kosteus is 82% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit Des Moines?
tou, elokuu, syyskuu and lokakuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu 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 8:35 AM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport ja Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things ja 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. |
|---|---|
| Ennuste and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ilmanlaatu and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Ilmasto averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Sää 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 lokakuu 23, 2026 at 8:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
