Des Moines Vær Værmelding
Des Moines weather: 21°C, light drizzle. Time for time forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Des Moines weather in september
One of the best months til visit Des Moines.
september runs 9°C warmer than the annual average in Des Moines.
Compare med august.
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Klima in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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 15°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 55 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Des Moines compares med 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 |
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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 21°C (69°F) med light drizzle. Luftfuktighet is 96% and wind is 6 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 3:53 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vær 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 1, 2026 at 3:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
