Des Moines Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Des Moines: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| février | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| avril | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juin | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juillet | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| août | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septembre | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octobre | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| décembre | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Continental. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Des Moines
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Des Moines compares avec 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 |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Des Moines
Go in mai, août, septembre and octobre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Des Moines
Today is warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 25°C is 5.7°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
Pluie 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 juin à août.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- dim.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Sa population est d’environ 215.000.
Actuellement, il fait 18°C (64°F) in Des Moines avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de 16°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 12°C à 25°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 1%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 9.6/10 – excellent — partez maintenant.
La meilleure période pour visiter Des Moines is mai, août, septembre and octobre. Le climat est continental. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 30°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -10°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 476 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
En termes simples. Today is warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 25°C is 5.7°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 6 PM à 9 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.
Quick facts about Des Moines
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Pays | États-Unis |
| Continent | Amérique du Nord |
| Coordonnées | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Population | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Heure locale | 7:45 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | mai, août, septembre and octobre |
| Climat | Continental |
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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 Amérique du Nord.
What is the weather like in Des Moines maintenant?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 57% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Des Moines?
mai, août, septembre and octobre offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. janvier, février and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The heure locale is 7:45 AM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport à Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Météo 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
