Des Moines Clima and Average Tempo
Clima of Des Moines: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| março | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junho | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julho | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| setembro | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| outubro | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembro | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dezembro | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Continenteal. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Des Moines
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Des Moines compares com 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 |
Melhor época para visitar Des Moines
Go in mai, agosto, setembro and outubro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Des Moines
Today is warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 26°C is 6.6°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
Chuva is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junho a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Tem uma população de cerca de 215.000.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 18°C (64°F) in Des Moines com céu limpo. A sensação térmica é de 17°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 13°C a 26°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 5%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 9.6/10 – excelente — pode sair agora.
A melhor época para visitar Des Moines is mai, agosto, setembro and outubro. O clima é continental. janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. julho é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 30°C, enquanto janeiro é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de -10°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 476 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
Em termos simples. Today is warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 26°C is 6.6°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 3 PM a 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Des Moines today at 9.7/10. 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
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continente | América do Norte |
| Coordenadas | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| População | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Hora local | 12:43 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Melhores meses | mai, agosto, setembro and outubro |
| Clima | Continenteal |
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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 América do Norte.
What is the weather like in Des Moines agora?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) com céu limpo. Humidade is 54% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Des Moines?
mai, agosto, setembro and outubro offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 12:43 PM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport a Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tempo 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 outubro 25, 2026 at 12:43 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
