Weather on May 11
Des Moines, IA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 11th in Des Moines, IA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 50°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 11th was in 2011 (83°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (47°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded May 11th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. 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 May 11th in Des Moines, IA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75° | 45° | 60° | — | — |
| 2025 | 83° | 58° | 70° | — | — |
| 2024 | 81° | 50° | 65° | — | — |
| 2023 | 81° | 62° | 71° | 0.97" | — |
| 2022 | 90° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 2021 | 61° | 41° | 51° | — | — |
| 2020 | 54° | 40° | 47° | — | — |
| 2019 | 55° | 45° | 50° | 0.08" | — |
| 2018 | 62° | 50° | 56° | 0.33" | — |
| 2017 | 69° | 52° | 60° | 1.78" | — |
| 2016 | 75° | 54° | 64° | — | — |
| 2015 | 69° | 44° | 57° | 0.66" | — |
| 2014 | 78° | 57° | 68° | 2.26" | — |
| 2013 | 64° | 46° | 55° | — | — |
| 2012 | 80° | 45° | 62° | — | — |
| 2011warmest | 99° | 67° | 83° | — | — |
| 2010 | 64° | 38° | 51° | 2.67" | — |
| 2009 | 65° | 38° | 51° | — | — |
| 2008 | 64° | 41° | 53° | 1.5" | 0.2" |
| 2007 | 84° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 2006 | 67° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 2005 | 85° | 56° | 70° | 5.28" | — |
| 2004 | 82° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2003 | 73° | 44° | 59° | 0.08" | — |
| 2002 | 69° | 43° | 56° | 1.32" | — |
| 2001 | 82° | 53° | 68° | 0.38" | — |
| 2000 | 73° | 45° | 59° | — | — |
| 1999 | 78° | 55° | 67° | 1.14" | — |
| 1998 | 77° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 1997 | 65° | 45° | 55° | — | — |
| 1996 | 53° | 46° | 50° | — | — |
| 1995 | 52° | 48° | 50° | — | — |
| 1994 | 79° | 43° | 61° | — | — |
| 1993 | 74° | 59° | 66° | 0.33" | — |
| 1992 | 81° | 58° | 69° | — | — |
| 1991 | 74° | 58° | 66° | — | — |
| 1990 | 57° | 38° | 47° | — | — |
| 1989 | 71° | 43° | 57° | — | — |
| 1988 | 81° | 48° | 64° | — | — |
| 1987 | 87° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1986 | 74° | 59° | 66° | 0.1" | — |
| 1985 | 78° | 58° | 68° | 0.91" | — |
| 1984 | 72° | 55° | 63° | 0.03" | — |
| 1983 | 76° | 48° | 62° | 0.05" | — |
| 1982 | 80° | 58° | 69° | 0.3" | — |
| 1981 | 68° | 33° | 51° | — | — |
| 1980 | 59° | 39° | 49° | — | — |
| 1979coldest | 54° | 41° | 47° | — | — |
| 1978 | 78° | 61° | 69° | 0.03" | — |
| 1977 | 70° | 45° | 57° | — | — |
| 1976 | 82° | 44° | 63° | 0.05" | — |
| 1975 | 76° | 55° | 65° | 0.15" | — |
| 1974 | 61° | 44° | 52° | 1.42" | — |
| 1973 | 68° | 52° | 60° | — | — |
| 1972 | 66° | 48° | 57° | 0.2" | — |
| 1971 | 73° | 52° | 62° | 0.1" | — |
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
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