Best Time och Visit Des Moines
Bästa tiden att besöka Des Moines: maj, augusti, september and oktober. Månad-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Bästa tiden att besöka Des Moines
Go in maj, augusti, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimat in Des Moines month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -2° | -10° | 32 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 5° | -5° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 13° | 2° | 74 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 17° | 7° | 130 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 23° | 12° | 110 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 28° | 18° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 30° | 20° | 150 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augusti | 28° | 19° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 16° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 20° | 10° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 10° | 2° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 4° | -4° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimat type: Kontinental. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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 |
What och pack, what och 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 januari, februari and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Des Moines is known for State fair and river walk. Befolkningen är cirka 215.000.
Just nu är det 22°C (72°F) in Des Moines med mulet. Det känns som 26°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 20°C och 22°C. Risken för nederbörd är 89%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - godtagbart — planera efter vädret.
Bästa tiden att besöka Des Moines is maj, augusti, september and oktober. Klimatet är continental. januari, februari and december tend och be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 30°C, while januari 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.
Enkelt förklarat. 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 och be outside is roughly 1 PM och 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.
Vädret i Des Moines just nu
Open-Meteo Updated 10:45 PM, sep 30 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 20° / 8°
Delvis molnigt · 0% rain · wind 17 km/h
☀️ 19° / 11°
Klart · 1% rain · wind 20 km/h
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Sevärdheter, parks and landmarks in and around Des Moines.
Quick facts about Des Moines
| Typ | City |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| 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 | 10:45 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | maj, augusti, september and oktober |
| Klimat | Kontinental |
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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 Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in Des Moines just nu?
It is currently 22°C (72°F) med mulet. Luftfuktighet is 92% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Des Moines?
maj, augusti, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. januari, februari and december 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 10:45 PM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport och Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet 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 Väder 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 september 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
