Climate Des Moines - Iowa
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 31 | 36 | 49 | 62 | 72 | 82 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 14 | 19 | 30 | 41 | 52 | 62 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.02 | 1.26 | 2.27 | 3.86 | 4.74 | 4.94 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 86 | 84 | 76 | 63 | 48 | 34 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 67 | 65 | 55 | 43 | 31 | 18 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.47 | 4.13 | 3.05 | 2.64 | 2.19 | 1.44 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
What is the average weather in Des Moines, Iowa?
Des Moines experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm and fairly wet, with significant precipitation. Winters are cold and snowy, bringing significant snowfall, while also being the driest season.
Des Moines Climate Graph - Iowa Climate Chart
Daily normals Des Moines - Iowa - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 31.7 | 15.4 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 2 Jan | 31.6 | 15.2 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 3 Jan | 31.4 | 15.0 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 4 Jan | 31.3 | 14.8 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| 5 Jan | 31.2 | 14.7 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| 6 Jan | 31.0 | 14.5 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| 7 Jan | 30.9 | 14.3 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| 8 Jan | 30.9 | 14.2 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| 9 Jan | 30.8 | 14.0 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| 10 Jan | 30.7 | 13.9 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| 11 Jan | 30.6 | 13.8 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 12 Jan | 30.6 | 13.7 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
| 13 Jan | 30.5 | 13.6 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| 14 Jan | 30.5 | 13.5 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| 15 Jan | 30.5 | 13.4 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| 16 Jan | 30.5 | 13.3 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| 17 Jan | 30.5 | 13.3 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| 18 Jan | 30.5 | 13.2 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
| 19 Jan | 30.5 | 13.2 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
| 20 Jan | 30.5 | 13.2 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 5.70 | 5.70 |
| 21 Jan | 30.6 | 13.2 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| 22 Jan | 30.6 | 13.2 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 6.40 | 6.40 |
| 23 Jan | 30.7 | 13.2 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 6.70 | 6.70 |
| 24 Jan | 30.8 | 13.2 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| 25 Jan | 30.9 | 13.3 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 7.40 | 7.40 |
| 26 Jan | 31.0 | 13.4 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 7.70 | 7.70 |
| 27 Jan | 31.1 | 13.4 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| 28 Jan | 31.2 | 13.5 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 8.40 | 8.40 |
| 29 Jan | 31.3 | 13.7 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 8.70 | 8.70 |
| 30 Jan | 31.5 | 13.8 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| 31 Jan | 31.6 | 13.9 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 9.40 | 9.40 |
Weather history Des Moines - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 96.1 | 75.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| 02 Sep | 96.1 | 75.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| 03 Sep | 95.0 | 75.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Sep | 95.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Sep | 91.9 | 75.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Sep | 86.0 | 69.1 | 1.37 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Sep | 79.0 | 66.9 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Sep | 93.9 | 69.1 | 3.77 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Sep | 82.9 | 69.1 | 2.12 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Sep | 81.0 | 61.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Sep | 82.9 | 59.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Sep | 77.0 | 57.9 | T | 0.00 | - |
| 13 Sep | 63.0 | 55.9 | 0.22 | 0.00 | - |
| 14 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 Sep | 68.0 | 61.0 | 0.06 | 0.00 | - |
| 17 Sep | 79.0 | 68.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 Sep | 78.1 | 64.9 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 Sep | 84.0 | 64.0 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 22 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
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| 28 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
Past weather Des Moines
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 84.1 ºF | 31 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 67.2 ºF | 14 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 7.83 inch | 1.02 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 8 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 96.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 63.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 75.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 55.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Des Moines - Iowa
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Iowa | |
| County | Polk | |
| City | Des Moines | |
| Zip Code | 50316 | |
| Longitude | -93.61 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 41.6 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 876ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Des Moines - Iowa
| Local Time | 07:10 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:13 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Des Moines - Iowa
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Des Moines weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 60ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 41ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 36.01 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 35 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Des Moines
Longitude: -93.6091, Latitude: 41.6005
Average weather Des Moines, IA - 50316
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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