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Weather on April 19

Des Moines, IA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
41°F
Warmest
1985
76°F avg
Coldest
2013
33°F avg

About This Date

April 19th in Des Moines, IA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 65°F and lows near 41°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest April 19th was in 1985 (76°F average), while the coldest was 2013 (33°F) — a 43°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 43% of recorded April 19th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 6.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 6.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for April 19th in Des Moines, IA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
1.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202657°34°45°
202558°40°49°
202458°33°45°
202377°53°65°1.6"
202247°21°34°
202150°30°40°0.18"0.8"
202066°38°52°
201964°39°52°
201837°30°34°
201774°49°61°0.18"
201675°46°61°0.58"
201573°55°64°0.56"
201478°49°63°
2013coldest38°29°33°0.38"
201274°51°62°
201146°32°39°0.25"
201068°35°52°
200965°40°52°0.13"
200852°43°47°0.79"
200768°36°52°
200669°40°54°0.94"
200580°57°69°
200478°50°64°0.05"
200351°43°47°0.25"
200287°45°66°1.85"
200162°29°45°
200074°38°56°
199963°24°43°
199866°43°54°
199771°37°54°
199669°44°57°
199561°34°47°0.53"
199490°42°66°
199367°45°56°0.51"
199269°49°59°2.18"
199147°43°45°2.95"
199059°31°45°0.33"
198967°34°50°
198859°27°43°
198785°57°71°
198665°44°54°
1985warmest85°67°76°
198459°32°46°
198350°25°37°
198261°45°53°0.2"
198162°50°56°0.05"
198078°47°62°
197970°51°60°1.65"
197844°36°40°0.97"
197782°57°70°
197668°41°55°
197548°35°42°0.48"
197473°38°55°
197372°59°65°
197282°43°62°0.66"
197167°53°60°
56 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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