Des Moines weather in February (Washington State, United States of America)

Is February a good time to explore Des Moines weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Des Moines includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 10°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Des Moines in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 109 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Des Moines. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Des Moines climate page with graphs.

 

Des Moines, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 109 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Seattle, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in February

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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