Climate for Des Moines, Iowa
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Average Temperatures for Des Moines
| Month | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.7°F | 29.1°F |
| Feb | 17.8°F | 35.4°F |
| Mar | 28.7°F | 48.2°F |
| Apr | 39.9°F | 61.3°F |
| May | 51.4°F | 72.3°F |
| Jun | 61.0°F | 81.8°F |
| Jul | 66.1°F | 86.0°F |
| Aug | 63.9°F | 83.9°F |
| Sept | 54.3°F | 75.9°F |
| Oct | 42.2°F | 63.5°F |
| Nov | 29.0°F | 46.7°F |
| Dec | 16.7°F | 33.1°F |
Des Moines's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 11.7°F. In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 86.0°F.
Average Rainfall for Des Moines
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1.03in. |
| Feb | 1.19in. |
| Mar | 2.21in. |
| Apr | 3.58in. |
| May | 4.25in. |
| Jun | 4.57in. |
| Jul | 4.18in. |
| Aug | 4.51in. |
| Sept | 3.15in. |
| Oct | 2.62in. |
| Nov | 2.10in. |
| Dec | 1.33in. |
The driest month in Des Moines is January with 1.03 inches of precipitation, and with 4.57 inches June is the wettest month.
Monthly Sunshine Hours
| Month | Sunshine Hours |
|---|---|
| Jan | 51% |
| Feb | 54% |
| Mar | 57% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 61% |
| Jun | 68% |
| Jul | 72% |
| Aug | 70% |
| Sept | 66% |
| Oct | 62% |
| Nov | 49% |
| Dec | 46% |
Sunshine hours refers to the amount sunshine there is during the hours of daylight. A higher percentage means there is more sunshine through the day and a lower percentage will indicate that it is probably cloudier. Sunshine hours are important when you are planning your vacation.
Climate Graphs
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