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Weather on November 27

Des Moines, IA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
22°F
Warmest
1990
51°F avg
Coldest
1985
9°F avg

About This Date

November 27th in Des Moines, IA typically brings chilly fall weather, with average highs around 41°F and lows near 22°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest November 27th was in 1990 (51°F average), while the coldest was 1985 (9°F) — a 42°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 31% of recorded November 27th dates, with snow falling 11% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for November 27th in Des Moines, IA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202534°17°25°
202442°26°34°
202330°16°23°
202246°25°36°0.03"
202160°30°45°0.03"
202047°27°37°
201938°31°34°1.27"
201827°11°19°
201760°28°44°
201659°33°46°
201539°26°33°2.54"
201429°14°0.13"1"
201328°17°
201227°10°18°
201141°33°37°
201037°23°30°
200934°24°29°
200847°20°33°
200742°19°31°
200660°42°51°
200558°19°38°
200451°35°43°0.79"
200342°21°32°
200235°22°
200148°32°40°0.91"
200029°25°27°
199948°34°41°0.2"
199865°29°47°
199750°25°37°
199622°12°
199551°31°41°
199450°20°35°
199321°15°
199227°17°
199136°20°28°0.33"
1990warmest69°32°51°1.02"
198954°17°35°0.28"1"
198836°23°29°0.08"0.4"
198735°33°34°0.89"
198650°25°37°
1985coldest15°
198453°26°40°0.53"3"
198334°32°33°2.13"
198235°12°24°
198135°28°32°
198038°24°31°
197943°31°37°
197837°18°27°
197724°15°
197634°19°
197524°14°19°0.13"2"
197446°25°35°
197349°41°45°
197236°31°33°0.05"0.5"
197142°28°35°
55 years of data from ANKENY

Des Moines, IA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Des Moines, IA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"5.8"11.6"JFMAMJJASOND2.0"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Des Moines, IA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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