Geografie of Des Moines
Geografie of Des Moines: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografie of Des Moines
Omaha is 196 km en the west, Nebraska is 271 km en the west, Kansas City is 288 km en the south and Kansas is 332 km en the south-west.
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Coördinaten: 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625)
Quick facts about Des Moines
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Land | Verenigde Staten |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Bevolking | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Lokale tijd | 7:47 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Beste maanden | mei, augustus, september and oktober |
| Klimaat | Continental |
Samenvatting
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Er wonen ongeveer 215.000.
Op dit moment is het 19°C (65°F) in Des Moines met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 17°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 8°C en 25°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.7/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Des Moines is mei, augustus, september and oktober. Het klimaat is continental. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 30°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -10°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 476 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 25°C is 5.1°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 5 PM en 8 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.
Klimaat in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Continental. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Des Moines nu?
It is currently 19°C (65°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 50% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Des Moines?
mei, augustus, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The lokale tijd is 7:47 PM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport en Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Kaart tiles | OpenStreetKaart contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
