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West Des Moines, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is West Des Moines?
West Des Moines, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- West Des Moines
- Population
- 64.1K
- Elevation
- 252 m
- Coordinates
- 41.58°, -93.71°
West Des Moines is a city in United States with a population of approximately 64.1K. 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 252 m above sea level.
Time in West Des Moines right now
Open full time & time zone page 07:16 16
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in West Des Moines
Daylight in West Des Moines today
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Day length
15h 11m
Climate normals for West Des Moines
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Excellent 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 (38 mm) Good | 5.9h Fair | 74% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 3°C / -7°C | -2°C / -13°C | 5days (30 mm) Good | 7.6h Good | 68% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 11°C / 1°C | 7°C / -4°C | 9days (78 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 17°C / 5°C | 14°C / 1°C | 11days (83 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 63% Muggy | 5.6 High | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 10°C | 13days (148 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 68% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 19°C | 10days (112 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 22°C | 8days (87 mm) Wet | 12.2h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 8days (79 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 8days (81 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 68% Muggy | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 19°C / 9°C | 16°C / 6°C | 9days (89 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 63% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 1°C | 6°C / -3°C | 6days (43 mm) Good | 6.6h Fair | 67% Muggy | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / -5°C | -1°C / -10°C | 5days (37 mm) Good | 6h Fair | 70% Muggy | 2.2 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 / 1°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: 19°C / 9°C . Nov: 10°C / 1°C . Dec: 4°C / -5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 38 mm. Feb: 30 mm. Mar: 78 mm. Apr: 83 mm. May: 148 mm. Jun: 112 mm. Jul: 87 mm. Aug: 79 mm. Sep: 81 mm. Oct: 89 mm. Nov: 43 mm. Dec: 37 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: 23 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: 18 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 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
West Des Moines has a population of approximately 64.1K.
The best months to visit West Des Moines are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
West Des Moines receives approximately 905mm of rainfall annually across 99 rainy days.
West Des Moines is located in United States, in the Americas region.
West Des Moines sits at an elevation of 252 m (827 ft) above sea level.