Climate Iowa
Climate normals and climate locations across Iowa.
1991–2020 normals140 climate locations
Climate locations in Iowa
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Climate Des Moines - Iowa
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Wet days | Sunshineh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 14 | 0.91 | 7 | 158 |
| Feb | 36 | 19 | 1.26 | 7 | 163 |
| Mar | 49 | 30 | 2.24 | 9 | 204 |
| Apr | 62 | 41 | 3.86 | 11 | 222 |
| May | 72 | 52 | 4.72 | 12 | 275 |
| Jun | 82 | 62 | 4.92 | 11 | 312 |
| Jul | 86 | 67 | 4.45 | 10 | 337 |
| Aug | 84 | 65 | 4.09 | 9 | 297 |
| Sep | 76 | 55 | 3.03 | 8 | 240 |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 2.64 | 8 | 210 |
| Nov | 48 | 31 | 2.17 | 8 | 138 |
| Dec | 34 | 18 | 1.38 | 8 | 130 |
Climate summary
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, while winters are cold. The area is fairly wet, with a strong seasonal pattern where summer is the wettest season and winter is the driest. Sunshine is abundant, with over 2,600 hours annually.