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Des Moines, IA Weather on April 12
Des Moines hits 86°F on April 12, 2014 - a spring record
Des Moines experienced a remarkable April 12 in 2014 when temperatures soared to 86°F, shattering the historical record for this date across five decades of weather data. This represents a full 25 degrees above the average high of 61°F, demonstrating the extreme variability spring weather can bring to Iowa. The contrast is striking when compared to the record low of 21°F set in 1990, showing a 65-degree swing between the coldest and warmest April 12s in the city's recorded history.
What to Expect on April 12
Planning for April 12th in Des Moines, IA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 12 ever in Des Moines?
The warmest April 12 in Des Moines, IA reached 86°F in 2014. That is 25°F above the long-term average high of 61°F.
What was the coldest April 12 ever in Des Moines?
The coldest April 12 in Des Moines, IA dropped to 20°F in 1990. That is 18°F below the long-term average low of 38°F.
What is the average temperature on April 12 in Des Moines?
On April 12, Des Moines averages a high of 61°F and a low of 38°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ANKENY.
How many years of weather data are available for April 12 in Des Moines?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 12 in Des Moines, IA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 12 Weather History in Des Moines
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 68°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 82°F | 46°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 2021 | 59°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 56°F | 41°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2019 | 40°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 70°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 60°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 50°F | 23°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 71°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 86°F | 58°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2013 | 40°F | 33°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2012 | 63°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 65°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 73°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 63°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 45°F | 31°F | 0.56" | 1" |
| 2007 | 35°F | 30°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2006 | 76°F | 53°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 2005 | 68°F | 53°F | 4.95" | -- |
| 2004 | 50°F | 22°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 75°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 69°F | 42°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2001 | 74°F | 42°F | 0.99" | -- |
| 2000 | 47°F | 23°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 62°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 72°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 33°F | 29°F | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 84°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 45°F | 33°F | 1.3" | -- |
| 1994 | 52°F | 40°F | 1.3" | -- |
| 1993 | 48°F | 35°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1992 | 53°F | 24°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 44°F | 37°F | 2.31" | -- |
| 1990 | 40°F | 20°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 49°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 67°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 67°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 63°F | 44°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1985 | 83°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 56°F | 46°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 1983 | 54°F | 38°F | 2.24" | -- |
| 1982 | 70°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 63°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 52°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 62°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 64°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 80°F | -- | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 54°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 50°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 64°F | 48°F | 0.97" | -- |
| 1973 | 46°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 69°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 80°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ANKENY
How Has April 12 Changed?
The last decade has been 2.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Des Moines, IA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.