Des Moines Resor Guide
Des Moines travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time och visit, things och do and nearby places.
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Flood Watch issued september 15 at 6:59AM CDT until september 16 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
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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 20°C (68°F) in Des Moines med regn. Det känns som 21°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 17°C och 23°C. Risken för nederbörd är 91%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - bra förhållanden.
Bästa tiden att besöka Des Moines is 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 23°C is 3.4°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 9.4/10. 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.
Karta över Des Moines
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Koordinater: 41°35′12.5″N 93°37′30″W (41.5868, -93.625)
Vädret i Des Moines just nu
Open-Meteo Updated 7:22 AM, sep 15 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 31° / 21°
Skurar · 71% rain · wind 20 km/h
🌧️ 23° / 18°
Skurar · 35% rain · wind 23 km/h
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 | 7:22 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | augusti, september and oktober |
| Klimat | Kontinental |
Saker att göra in Des Moines
Sevärdheter, parks and landmarks in and around Des Moines.
Bästa tiden att besöka Des Moines
Go in 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.
What och pack, what och skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sönglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 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.
Flygplatser near Des Moines
Closest airports med IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 476 km | Chicago |
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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 20°C (68°F) med regn. Luftfuktighet is 92% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Des Moines?
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 7:22 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Karta tiles | OpenStreetKarta contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 15, 2026 at 7:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
