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Des Moines (IA) Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Des Moines (Iowa), the United States of America. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Daily percent of sunshine

The mean percent of hours of sunhours during the day over the year

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)

Forecast for Des Moines (IA)

Sat   Nov 16
15°C | 6°C
S 32 km/h
0.5 mm
partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Nov 17
13°C | 6°C
NW 11 km/h
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Nov 18
16°C | 5°C
E 32 km/h
24 mm
overcast and thunder

overcast and thunder

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Des Moines in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • When is summer in Des Moines?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Des Moines?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Des Moines?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Des Moines?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Des Moines?
    June tops the wettest month list with 158 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Des Moines?
    January is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Des Moines?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 335 hours of sunshine.

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