Des Moines Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Des Moines Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


41°C
Highest Temp
20 Jul. 26

-20°C
Lowest Temp
23 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJuly34.02°C

Coldest MonthJanuary-8.17°C

Wettest MonthApril6.06mm

Windiest MonthApril28.65km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Des Moines historically?

July is historically Des Moines's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 29°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 41°C on 2026-07-20.

2. What is the coldest month in Des Moines historically?

January is Des Moines's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -9°C. The all-time record low of -30°C was recorded on 2019-01-30.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Des Moines over the past 17 years?

Des Moines's average annual rainfall is approximately 1051.7mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Des Moines experience on average per year?

Des Moines historically records approximately 154.1 rainy days per year. June has the highest number of rain days at an average of 16.6 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Des Moines?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Des Moines is 41°C on 2026-07-20.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Des Moines?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Des Moines is -30°C on 2019-01-30.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Des Moines historically?

Des Moines experiences its strongest winds during April. The historic gust record of 60.5 kph was recorded on 2026-03-15.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Des Moines during a year?

Usually, Des Moines's humidity peaks in January at around 80.8% and drops to its lowest in October at approximately 65.08%.