Des Moines Klimat and Average Pogoda
Klimat of Des Moines: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Miesiąc | Avg high | Avg low | Deszczfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| styczeń | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| luty | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzec | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| kwiecień | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| czerwiec | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| lipiec | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| sierpień | 28° | 19° | 77 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| wrzesień | 26° | 16° | 42 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| październik | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| listopad | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| grudzień | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimat type: Kontynental. Źródło: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Des Moines
Wysokiest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Des Moines compares przy nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Des Moines.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 196 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 772 mm |
| Nebraska | 271 km | 13°C | +1°C warmer | 761 mm |
| Kansas City | 288 km | 14°C | +2°C warmer | 1107 mm |
| Kansas | 332 km | 14°C | +3°C warmer | 1015 mm |
| Missouri | 357 km | 15°C | +3°C warmer | 1004 mm |
Najlepszy czas na wizytę Des Moines
Go in sierpień, wrzesień and październik. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: styczeń, luty and grudzień - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Des Moines
Today is slightly cooler than average for wrzesień. The forecast high of 23°C is 3.8°C below the 26°C typical for this month.
A 86% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 34 mm is forecast, which is enough do soak trails and slow traffic.
Porywy do 63 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in czerwiec do sierpień.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What do pack, what do skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- niedz.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 63 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid styczeń, luty and grudzień - historically the least comfortable months here.
Podsumowanie
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Liczba ludności wynosi około 215.000.
Obecnie temperatura wynosi 22°C (71°F) in Des Moines przy deszcz. Odczuwalna temperatura do 24°C. Dziś temperatura wynosi od 18°C do 23°C. Prawdopodobieństwo opadów wynosi 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - dobre warunki.
Najlepszy czas na wizytę w Des Moines is sierpień, wrzesień and październik. Klimat jest continental. styczeń, luty and grudzień tend do be the least comfortable months. lipiec is the warmest month przy average highs near 30°C, while styczeń is the coldest przy 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.
Mówiąc prosto. Today is slightly cooler than average for wrzesień. The forecast high of 23°C is 3.8°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 6 PM do 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 9.6/10. Porywy do 63 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.
Quick facts about Des Moines
| Typ | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Kraj | Stany Zjednoczone |
| Kontynent | Ameryka Północna |
| Współrzędne | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Ludność | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Czas lokalny | 2:32 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | sierpień, wrzesień and październik |
| Klimat | Kontynental |
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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 Ameryka Północna.
What is the weather like in Des Moines teraz?
It is currently 22°C (71°F) przy deszcz. Wilgotność is 81% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Des Moines?
sierpień, wrzesień and październik offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. styczeń, luty and grudzień 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 2:32 AM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport do Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoza and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Jakość powietrza and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Pogoda 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 wrzesień 15, 2026 at 2:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
