Des Moines, CA

Unincorporated community in Orange County, California

Des Moines is a small unincorporated community in Orange County, California. It is 0.9 miles E of La Habra, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 90631.

Des Moines at a glance

State
California
County
Orange County
ZIP code
90631
Nearest town
La Habra (0.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
33.9319, -117.9669

Weather in Des Moines now

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Des Moines weather by the hour

Des Moines weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Des Moines.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Des Moines

What is the weather usually like in Des Moines?

BSh
Hot semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

41°54°67°79°92°69°46°Jan69°48°Feb71°51°Mar74°54°Apr76°58°May79°63°Jun84°66°Jul87°66°Aug85°65°Sep80°58°Oct74°51°Nov68°46°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan3.0"Feb1.7"Mar0.6"Apr0.3"May0.1"Jun0.0"Jul0.0"Aug0.1"Sep0.5"Oct0.7"Nov1.9"Dec

Best time to visit Des Moines: April to June and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FULLERTON MUNI AP, CA US (USW00003166), adjusted for the elevation of Des Moines.

Des Moines weather month by month

January
69° 46°F
2.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
69° 48°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
71° 51°F
1.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
74° 54°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
76° 58°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
79° 63°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
84° 66°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
87° 66°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
85° 65°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
80° 58°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
74° 51°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
68° 46°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Des Moines through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:55 AM5:07 PM10 h 12 min
February6:34 AM5:37 PM11 h 2 min
March7:00 AM7:00 PM12 h 0 min
April6:19 AM7:24 PM13 h 5 min
May5:48 AM7:47 PM13 h 58 min
June5:38 AM8:05 PM14 h 27 min
July5:50 AM8:05 PM14 h 14 min
August6:12 AM7:40 PM13 h 27 min
September6:34 AM6:59 PM12 h 25 min
October6:55 AM6:19 PM11 h 23 min
November6:23 AM4:49 PM10 h 26 min
December6:48 AM4:45 PM9 h 57 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Des Moines?

Des Moines has a hot semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 46°F (8°C).

It gets about 11.9 inches (301 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Des Moines is April to June and October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Des Moines

The closest live webcam is La Habra › West: SR-90 : (501) Market Place NW Corner, 1.0 miles S of Des Moines.

La Habra › West: SR-90 : (501) Market Place NW CornerLa Habra · 1.0 mi SOn Windy
SR-90 · Market Place NW CornerSR-90 West · La Habra · 1.0 mi S
La Habra › West: SR-90 : (500) Beach Blvd NW CornerLa Habra · 1.0 mi SOn Windy
SR-90 · Beach Blvd NW CornerSR-90 West · La Habra · 1.0 mi S
La Habra › West: SR-90 : (502) Idaho St NW CornerLa Habra · 1.1 mi SEOn Windy
SR-90 · Idaho St NW CornerSR-90 West · La Habra · 1.1 mi SE
La Habra › West: SR-90 : (574) WalnutLa Habra · 1.3 mi SEOn Windy
SR-90 · WalnutSR-90 West · La Habra · 1.3 mi SE
La Habra › East: SR-90 : (503) Euclid St SE CornerLa Habra · 1.6 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Des Moines.

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Questions about Des Moines

Where is Des Moines, CA?

Des Moines is an unincorporated community in Orange County, California, 0.9 miles E of La Habra.

What county is Des Moines in?

Des Moines is in Orange County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Des Moines, CA?

The ZIP code for Des Moines is 90631.

What is the nearest town to Des Moines?

La Habra, 0.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Des Moines?

Yes. The closest is La Habra › West: SR-90 : (501) Market Place NW Corner, 1.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Des Moines?

August, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Des Moines?

December, with an average low of 46°F (8°C).

How much does it rain in Des Moines?

About 11.9 inches (301 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Des Moines?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Des Moines?

April to June and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Des Moines have?

Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).

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