Des Moines Clima and Average Meteo
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.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precipitazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febbraio | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzo | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| aprile | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mag | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| giugno | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| luglio | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| settembre | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ottobre | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dicembre | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Continenteal. Fonte: 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 | 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 |
Periodo migliore per visitare Des Moines
Go in mag, agosto, settembre and ottobre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: gennaio, febbraio and dicembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Des Moines
Today is warmer than average for ottobre. The forecast high of 24°C is 4.5°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
Pioggia 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 giugno a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- domglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid gennaio, febbraio and dicembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Ha una popolazione di circa 215.000.
Attualmente ci sono 12°C (54°F) in Des Moines con sereno. La temperatura percepita è di 11°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da 10°C a 24°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 2%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 9.3/10 – eccellente — vai ora.
Il periodo migliore per visitare Des Moines is mag, agosto, settembre and ottobre. Il clima è continental. gennaio, febbraio and dicembre tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. luglio è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a 30°C, mentre gennaio è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a -10°C.
L'aeroporto principale più vicino è O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 476 km away. Tra i luoghi di interesse nelle vicinanze ci sono Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
In parole semplici. Today is warmer than average for ottobre. The forecast high of 24°C is 4.5°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 9 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
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Paese | Stati Uniti |
| Continente | America del Nord |
| Coordinate | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Popolazione | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Ora locale | 2:46 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mesi migliori | mag, agosto, settembre and ottobre |
| Clima | Continenteal |
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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 America del Nord.
What is the weather like in Des Moines ora?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) con sereno. Umidità is 84% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Des Moines?
mag, agosto, settembre and ottobre offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. gennaio, febbraio and dicembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The ora locale is 2:46 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria 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 Meteo 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 ottobre 23, 2026 at 2:46 AM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
