Historical Weather in Des Moines, IA
See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Des Moines going back to 1970.
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Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Des Moines, IA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 86°F / Low: 65°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 30°F / Low: 12°F
Jan
30°/ 12°
💧 3.5"
❄️ 1.4"
Feb
35°/ 16°
💧 4.1"
❄️ 1.6"
Mar
48°/ 28°
💧 6.4"
❄️ 1.5"
Apr
62°/ 40°
💧 8.6"
❄️ 1.7"
May
73°/ 51°
💧 9.5"
❄️ 2.0"
Jun
82°/ 61°
💧 11.6"
❄️ 0.1"
Jul
86°/ 65°
💧 11.2"
Aug
84°/ 63°
💧 11.4"
Sep
77°/ 54°
💧 10.1"
Oct
64°/ 42°
💧 8.4"
❄️ 1.7"
Nov
48°/ 29°
💧 6.5"
❄️ 1.5"
Dec
34°/ 17°
💧 4.7"
❄️ 1.4"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Des Moines Temperature Records
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Des Moines, IA is 108°F, set on August 16, 1983.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Des Moines, IA is -34°F, set on February 3, 1996.
- Data Coverage: Based on 52 years of data from NOAA weather station: ANKENY.
All-Time Record High
108°F
August 16, 1983
All-Time Record Low
-34°F
February 3, 1996
Monthly Temperature Records in Des Moines
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F(2002) | -33°F(2009) |
| February | 78°F(2024) | -34°F(1996) |
| March | 91°F(1986) | -14°F(2014) |
| April | 94°F(2010) | 8°F(1982) |
| May | 99°F(2011) | 25°F(2005) |
| June | 103°F(1988) | 40°F(1982) |
| July | 106°F(2012) | 42°F(2002) |
| August | 108°F(1983) | 41°F(1986) |
| September | 101°F(2013) | 22°F(1999) |
| October | 95°F(1997) | 5°F(1999) |
| November | 81°F(1999) | -7°F(1991) |
| December | 75°F(2021) | -25°F(1989) |
Des Moines Snow RecordsSee the top 10 snowiest days ever recorded
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