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Des Moines, Iowa Weather Trends

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The past year in Des Moines, Iowa, measured against long-term normals, local records, and the weather that actually happened.

Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…

Des Moines climate at a glance

Over the past year, Des Moines recorded 92 days with rain (normally 93) and 0 days with snow (normally 25). 121 days reached 80°F or hotter (normally 99) and 40 stayed at or below freezing (normally 42). The normal high for this date is 77°F; today’s observed high was 74°F. Normals reflect 50 years of nearby station records.

Monthly precipitation normals for Des Moines

MonthRainSnow (water)Total
Jan0.39 in0.67 in1.06 in
Feb0.55 in0.68 in1.23 in
Mar1.92 in0.39 in2.31 in
Apr3.54 in0.14 in3.68 in
May4.53 in0.01 in4.54 in
Jun4.90 in0.00 in4.90 in
Jul4.13 in0.00 in4.13 in
Aug4.26 in0.00 in4.26 in
Sep3.04 in0.00 in3.04 in
Oct2.76 in0.05 in2.81 in
Nov1.73 in0.22 in1.95 in
Dec0.93 in0.59 in1.52 in
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