Des Moines Reiser Guide
Des Moines travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time til visit, things til do and nearby places.
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Flood Watch issued september 29 at 4:32PM CDT until oktober 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
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Sammendrag
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Befolkningen er rundt 215.000.
Akkurat nå er det 22°C (72°F) in Des Moines med overskyet. Det føles som 26°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 20°C til 22°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 89%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Des Moines is mai, august, september and oktober. Klimaet er continental. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 30°C, while januar is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 22°C is 3.9°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 9.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Koordinater: 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625)
Været i Des Moines akkurat nå
Open-Meteo Updated 7:00 PM, sep 30 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 20° / 8°
Delvis skyet · 0% rain · wind 17 km/h
☀️ 19° / 11°
Klar himmel · 1% rain · wind 20 km/h
Quick facts about Des Moines
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nord-Amerika |
| Koordinater | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Befolkning | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Lokal tid | 7:00 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | mai, august, september and oktober |
| Klima | Kontinental |
Ting å gjøre in Des Moines
Attraksjoner, parks and landmarks in and around Des Moines.
Beste tid å besøke Des Moines
Go in mai, august, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What til pack, what til skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Flyplasser near Des Moines
Closest airports med IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 476 km | Chicago |
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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 Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Des Moines akkurat nå?
It is currently 22°C (72°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 92% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Des Moines?
mai, august, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. januar, februar 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 7:00 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Kart tiles | OpenStreetKart 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 september 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
