Weather on April 9
Des Moines, IA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
April 9th in Des Moines, IA typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 57°F and lows near 34°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest April 9th was in 1987 (58°F average), while the coldest was 1997 (22°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 38% of recorded April 9th dates, with snow falling 9% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 8.6"). The last decade has been 6.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 6.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for April 9th in Des Moines, IA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56° | 43° | 49° | 1.48" | — |
| 2025 | 67° | 41° | 54° | — | — |
| 2024 | 68° | 38° | 53° | — | — |
| 2023 | 72° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 2022 | 58° | 26° | 42° | — | — |
| 2021 | 54° | 46° | 50° | 0.08" | — |
| 2020 | 69° | 34° | 51° | — | — |
| 2019 | 66° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 2018 | 34° | 26° | 30° | 0.08" | 0.5" |
| 2017 | 74° | 38° | 56° | — | — |
| 2016 | 46° | 20° | 33° | — | — |
| 2015 | 52° | 42° | 47° | 0.12" | — |
| 2014 | 55° | 26° | 41° | — | — |
| 2013 | 73° | 43° | 58° | 0.74" | — |
| 2012 | 71° | 33° | 52° | — | — |
| 2011 | 53° | 46° | 50° | — | — |
| 2010 | 55° | 30° | 43° | — | — |
| 2009 | 57° | 28° | 43° | — | — |
| 2008 | 54° | 32° | 43° | 0.16" | — |
| 2007 | 43° | 20° | 31° | — | — |
| 2006 | 56° | 28° | 42° | — | — |
| 2005 | 71° | 36° | 53° | — | — |
| 2004 | 64° | 38° | 51° | — | — |
| 2003 | 37° | 18° | 27° | — | — |
| 2002 | 51° | 32° | 42° | 0.19" | — |
| 2001 | 79° | 36° | 57° | 2.3" | — |
| 2000 | 53° | 31° | 42° | — | — |
| 1999 | 56° | 41° | 48° | 1.03" | — |
| 1998 | 45° | 39° | 42° | 0.65" | — |
| 1997coldest | 29° | 16° | 22° | — | — |
| 1996 | 50° | 19° | 35° | — | — |
| 1995 | 56° | 37° | 46° | 1.25" | — |
| 1994 | 69° | 39° | 54° | — | — |
| 1993 | 48° | 33° | 41° | 0.1" | — |
| 1992 | 53° | 35° | 44° | 0.08" | — |
| 1991 | 70° | 38° | 54° | 0.75" | — |
| 1990 | 70° | 47° | 58° | — | — |
| 1989 | 40° | 22° | 31° | — | 0.2" |
| 1988 | 70° | 40° | 55° | 0.01" | — |
| 1987warmest | 76° | 40° | 58° | — | — |
| 1986 | 60° | 34° | 47° | — | — |
| 1985 | 58° | 21° | 39° | — | — |
| 1984 | 48° | 40° | 44° | 0.05" | — |
| 1983 | 44° | 32° | 38° | 0.64" | 2" |
| 1982 | 39° | 16° | 27° | — | — |
| 1981 | 68° | 39° | 54° | — | — |
| 1980 | 43° | 32° | 37° | 0.13" | 0.5" |
| 1979 | 45° | 33° | 39° | — | — |
| 1978 | 58° | 45° | 51° | 0.15" | — |
| 1977 | 73° | — | — | — | — |
| 1976 | 62° | 37° | 50° | — | — |
| 1975 | 52° | 31° | 41° | 0.04" | — |
| 1974 | 51° | 30° | 41° | — | — |
| 1973 | 30° | 27° | 28° | 0.49" | 8.6" |
| 1972 | 44° | 28° | 36° | — | — |
| 1971 | 76° | 39° | 57° | — | — |
Des Moines, IA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Des Moines, IA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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.
Best Time to Visit Des Moines, IA
Most pleasant months in Des Moines, IA: May, June, September.
What to expect on April 9th
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
April 9th outlook →