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Des Moines, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Des Moines?
Des Moines, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Des Moines
- Population
- 214.1K
- Elevation
- 266 m
- Coordinates
- 41.60°, -93.61°
Des Moines is a city in United States with a population of approximately 214.1K. Average temperatures range from -9°C (16°F) in January to 30°C (85°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 266 m above sea level.
Time in Des Moines right now
Open full time & time zone page 23:17 17
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Des Moines
Daylight in Des Moines today
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Day length
15h 11m
Climate normals for Des Moines
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / -9°C | -5°C / -14°C | 7days (39 mm) Good | 5.8h Fair | 74% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 3°C / -7°C | -2°C / -13°C | 5days (31 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 68% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 11°C / 0°C | 7°C / -4°C | 10days (78 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 66% Muggy | 5.8 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 17°C / 5°C | 14°C / 1°C | 11days (84 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 63% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 10°C | 13days (142 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 68% Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 19°C | 10days (111 mm) Wet | 12.2h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 9.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 22°C | 9days (89 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 9.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 8days (75 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 8days (87 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 68% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 18°C / 9°C | 16°C / 6°C | 9days (93 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 63% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 1°C | 6°C / -3°C | 6days (44 mm) Good | 6.6h Fair | 67% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / -5°C | -1°C / -10°C | 6days (38 mm) Good | 5.9h Fair | 70% Muggy | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 0°C / -9°C . Feb: 3°C / -7°C . Mar: 11°C / 0°C . Apr: 17°C / 5°C . May: 22°C / 12°C . Jun: 29°C / 19°C . Jul: 30°C / 20°C . Aug: 29°C / 19°C . Sep: 26°C / 16°C . Oct: 18°C / 9°C . Nov: 10°C / 1°C . Dec: 4°C / -5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 39 mm. Feb: 31 mm. Mar: 78 mm. Apr: 84 mm. May: 142 mm. Jun: 111 mm. Jul: 89 mm. Aug: 75 mm. Sep: 87 mm. Oct: 93 mm. Nov: 44 mm. Dec: 38 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 74%. Feb: 68%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 63%. May: 68%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 71%. Aug: 70%. Sep: 68%. Oct: 63%. Nov: 67%. Dec: 70%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 22 km/h . Feb: 23 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 26 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 23 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 10. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Des Moines has a population of approximately 214.1K.
The best months to visit Des Moines are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Des Moines receives approximately 911mm of rainfall annually across 102 rainy days.
Des Moines is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Des Moines sits at an elevation of 266 m (873 ft) above sea level.