Des Moines Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Des Moines: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
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° | 1° | 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° | 115 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 20° | 10° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 10° | 1° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Continental. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Des Moines
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Des Moines compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Des Moines.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 196 km | 12°C | about the same | 893 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 |
Beste reistijd Des Moines
Go in mei, augustus and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Des Moines
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 1.9°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
A 34% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point – carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 14°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
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 12°C (53°F) in Des Moines met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 11°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 11°C en 22°C. De kans op neerslag is 34%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.3/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Des Moines is mei, augustus 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 slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 1.9°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 12 PM en 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 8.9/10. 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
| 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 | 8:00 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Beste maanden | mei, augustus and oktober |
| Klimaat | 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 Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Des Moines nu?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 86% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Des Moines?
mei, augustus 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 8:00 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weer 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 oktober 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
