West Des Moines, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Des Moines.
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What is the weather usually like in West Des Moines?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 36.5 inprecipitation per year · 928 mm
- 36.5 insnowfall per year · 93 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Des Moines: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DES MOINES INTL AP, IA US (USW00014933), adjusted for the elevation of West Des Moines.
West Des Moines weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Des Moines through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 36.5 inches (928 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Des Moines is May–June and August–September. At 955 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in West Des Moines
What is the hottest month in West Des Moines?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in West Des Moines?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in West Des Moines?
About 36.5 inches (928 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in West Des Moines?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Des Moines?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Des Moines have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in West Des Moines in November?
Highs average 48°F and lows 30°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in West Des Moines?
Around 7:02 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:56 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this West Des Moines weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of West Des Moines.
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