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Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
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Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures
Des Moines experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
Winter months (December to February) are very cold, with temperatures often falling into the discomfort zone.
Summer months (June to August) are generally comfortable, with average temperatures within the 18-26°C range.
April, May, September and October are mild, while March and November are highly variable.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Jan | -1.4°C |
| Feb | 1.4°C |
| Mar | 9.5°C |
| Apr | 14.9°C |
| May | 21.0°C |
| Jun | 27.2°C |
| Jul | 28.9°C |
| Aug | 29.2°C |
| Sep | 27.2°C |
| Oct | 17.8°C |
| Nov | 9.2°C |
| Dec | 3.7°C |
| Average | 15.7°C |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Jan | -9.2°C |
| Feb | -7.6°C |
| Mar | 0.3°C |
| Apr | 4.9°C |
| May | 11.7°C |
| Jun | 17.4°C |
| Jul | 19.0°C |
| Aug | 18.0°C |
| Sep | 14.8°C |
| Oct | 7.5°C |
| Nov | 0.2°C |
| Dec | -3.9°C |
| Average | 6.1°C |
In Des Moines, sunlight hours gradually increase from January (3.0h) to September (8.1h), reaching a peak in the summer months.
Precipitation levels, however, tend to rise in the spring (May) before tapering off during the summer months, highlighting a seasonal pattern where sun is abundant during warmer and drier months.
The data reveals an intriguing balance between sunlight and precipitation, illustrating a wetter May, yet overall a sunny and relatively dry season in July and August.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.0 hours/day |
| Feb | 3.8 hours/day |
| Mar | 4.0 hours/day |
| Apr | 4.9 hours/day |
| May | 5.4 hours/day |
| Jun | 7.5 hours/day |
| Jul | 7.9 hours/day |
| Aug | 7.6 hours/day |
| Sep | 8.1 hours/day |
| Oct | 6.1 hours/day |
| Nov | 4.6 hours/day |
| Dec | 4.1 hours/day |
| Average | 5.6 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1.8mm |
| Feb | 1.6mm |
| Mar | 4.0mm |
| Apr | 3.3mm |
| May | 5.6mm |
| Jun | 4.4mm |
| Jul | 2.8mm |
| Aug | 2.7mm |
| Sep | 3.2mm |
| Oct | 3.5mm |
| Nov | 2.1mm |
| Dec | 1.7mm |
| Average | 3.1mm |
Wind Speed
| Period | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Jan | 21.7km/h |
| Feb | 22.8km/h |
| Mar | 25.1km/h |
| Apr | 25.2km/h |
| May | 20.8km/h |
| Jun | 20.0km/h |
| Jul | 17.5km/h |
| Aug | 18.7km/h |
| Sep | 21.1km/h |
| Oct | 23.6km/h |
| Nov | 22.7km/h |
| Dec | 22.3km/h |
| Average | 21.8km/h |
Humidity
| Period | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Jan | 81.3% |
| Feb | 76.6% |
| Mar | 71.7% |
| Apr | 70.0% |
| May | 78.4% |
| Jun | 77.4% |
| Jul | 77.5% |
| Aug | 71.1% |
| Sep | 64.5% |
| Oct | 62.3% |
| Nov | 67.6% |
| Dec | 71.5% |
| Average | 72.5% |
In Des Moines, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 5:41 AM, while the latest sunrise happens in January at 7:37 AM, highlighting significant seasonal variations in the morning light.
Conversely, the latest sunset is also in June at 8:49 PM, contrasting sharply with December's earliest sunset at 4:46 PM, resulting in a noticeable shift in day length throughout the year.
The shortest day of the year is in December with only 9 hours and 12 minutes of daylight, while the longest day occurs in June, offering 15 hours and 8 minutes of daylight, showcasing the stark differences between summer and winter months.
Sunrise Time
| Period | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7:37 |
| Feb | 7:09 |
| Mar | 7:03 |
| Apr | 6:34 |
| May | 5:55 |
| Jun | 5:41 |
| Jul | 5:55 |
| Aug | 6:24 |
| Sep | 6:55 |
| Oct | 7:28 |
| Nov | 7:13 |
| Dec | 7:34 |
| Average | 6:48 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17:11 |
| Feb | 17:48 |
| Mar | 19:01 |
| Apr | 19:56 |
| May | 20:28 |
| Jun | 20:50 |
| Jul | 20:45 |
| Aug | 20:11 |
| Sep | 19:23 |
| Oct | 18:32 |
| Nov | 17:04 |
| Dec | 16:47 |
| Average | 19:00 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9:34 hours |
| Feb | 10:39 hours |
| Mar | 11:58 hours |
| Apr | 12:56 hours |
| May | 13:28 hours |
| Jun | 13:50 hours |
| Jul | 13:45 hours |
| Aug | 13:11 hours |
| Sep | 12:23 hours |
| Oct | 11:04 hours |
| Nov | 9:51 hours |
| Dec | 9:13 hours |
| Average | 11:48 hours |