Des Moines, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Des Moines weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Des Moines.
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What is the weather usually like in Des Moines?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 15°F average low
- 17.6 inprecipitation per year · 447 mm
- 40.9 insnowfall per year · 104 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Des Moines: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAPULIN, NM US (USC00291450), adjusted for the elevation of Des Moines.
Des Moines weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Des Moines through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 17.6 inches (447 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Des Moines is May–June and August–September. At 6,647 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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 Des Moines
What is the hottest month in Des Moines?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Des Moines?
December, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Des Moines?
About 17.6 inches (447 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Des Moines?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Des Moines have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Des Moines in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 23°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Des Moines?
Around 6:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Des Moines weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Des Moines.
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