Des Moines, WA 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 · 78°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 35°F average low
- 40.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,018 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Des Moines: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KENT, WA US (USC00454169), 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 | 7:49 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 57 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 59 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 32 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 warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Des Moines is June to September. At 92 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 Des Moines
What is the hottest month in Des Moines?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Des Moines?
December, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Des Moines?
About 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
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?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Des Moines have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in Des Moines in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 39°F, with about 6.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Des Moines?
Around 7:12 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:35 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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