Des Moines Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Des Moines: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Heimsálfaal. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Des Moines
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Des Moines compares með 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 |
Best time til visit Des Moines
Go in maí, ágúst, september and október. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Des Moines
Today is warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 25°C is 5.1°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
Rigning 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 júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Íbúafjöldinn er um 215.000.
Núna er hitinn 17°C (63°F) in Des Moines með clear. Hitinn finnst vera 15°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 8°C til 25°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Des Moines is maí, ágúst, september and október. Loftslagið er continental. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 30°C, while janúar is the coldest með 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.
Í einföldu máli. Today is warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 25°C is 5.1°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 6 PM til 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 10/10. 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
| Tegund | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Mannfjöldi | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Staðartími | 1:43 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | maí, ágúst, september and október |
| Loftslag | Heimsálfaal |
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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 Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Des Moines núna?
It is currently 17°C (63°F) með clear. Raki is 53% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Des Moines?
maí, ágúst, september and október offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. janúar, febrúar and desember 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 1:43 AM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport til Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður 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 október 6, 2026 at 1:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
