Des Moines Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of Des Moines: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februarie | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| martie | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| aprilie | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| iunie | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| iulie | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septembrie | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octombrie | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noiembrie | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| decembrie | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climă type: Continental. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Des Moines
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Des Moines compares cu 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 |
Cea mai bună perioadă Des Moines
Go in mai, august, septembrie and octombrie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: ianuarie, februarie and decembrie - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Des Moines
Today is warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 25°C is 5.7°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
Ploaie 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 iunie și august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What și pack, what și skip
- dumglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid ianuarie, februarie and decembrie - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Are o populație de aproximativ 215.000.
Acum sunt 18°C (64°F) in Des Moines cu senin. Temperatura resimțită este 16°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între 12°C și 25°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excelent — pleacă acum.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita Des Moines is mai, august, septembrie and octombrie. Clima este continental. ianuarie, februarie and decembrie tend și be the least comfortable months. iulie is the warmest month cu average highs near 30°C, while ianuarie is the coldest cu 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.
Pe scurt. Today is warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 25°C is 5.7°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 6 PM și 9 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
| Tip | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Țară | Statele Unite ale Americii |
| Continent | America de Nord |
| Coordonate | 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625) |
| Populație | 215.000 |
| Known for | State fair and river walk |
| Ora locală | 10:30 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | mai, august, septembrie and octombrie |
| Climă | 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 America de Nord.
What is the weather like in Des Moines acum?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) cu senin. Umiditate is 57% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time și visit Des Moines?
mai, august, septembrie and octombrie offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. ianuarie, februarie and decembrie 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 10:30 AM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport și Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things și 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vreme 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 octombrie 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
