Weather in Des Moines in august 2025

The weather in Des Moines in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout august

good weather UV index: 6

Weather at 6am
65°F

Fog

29%

Partly Cloudy

14%

Moderate rain at times

11%

Weather at 12pm
81°F

Partly Cloudy

22%

Moderate rain at times

11%

Cloudy

9%

Weather at 6pm
79°F

Partly Cloudy

20%

Moderate rain at times

12%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

8%

Weather at 3am
67°F

Clear/Sunny

37%

Fog

26%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Moderate rain at times

12%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Des Moines in august

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Des Moines in august.


The climate of Des Moines in august is good

In august in Des Moines, the climate is wet (with 5in of rainfall over 7 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 3.9in of rainfall over 6 days.

The climate pleasant in this location this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 83°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 65°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Des Moines is 74°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Des Moines in august with a maximum record of 106°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2009. You can plan to have about 10 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 32 of time.

Day length in Des Moines in august is 13:50. The sun rises at 05:24 and sets at 19:14.

With a good climate, this month is a good month to go in that area in United States.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Des Moines in august

Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.

August
Outside temperature
Average temperature 74°F
Highest temperature 83°F
Lowest temperature 65°F
Highest record temperature 106°F
(2021)
Lowest record temperature 45°F
(2009)
Number of days at +86°F 10 day(s)
(32%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 16km/h
Wind temperature 65°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 5in
Number of days with rainfall 7 day(s)
(22%)
Record daily rainfall 5.9in
(2009)
Other climate data
Humidity 91%
Visibility 8.67km
Cloud cover 29%
UV index 6
Daily sunshine hours 13
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:24
Time of sunset 19:14
Length of day 13:50
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How was the weather last august?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Des Moines in august 2024:

01-08-2024
Cloudy
68°F to 83°F
02-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
67°F to 85°F
03-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
68°F to 88°F
04-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
68°F to 90°F
05-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
68°F to 94°F
06-08-2024
Overcast
65°F to 79°F
07-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 77°F
08-08-2024
Cloudy
65°F to 74°F
09-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 72°F
10-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 77°F
11-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
58°F to 79°F
12-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 65°F
13-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 77°F
14-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
61°F to 83°F
15-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
70°F to 86°F
16-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
63°F to 85°F
17-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
61°F to 77°F
18-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
61°F to 79°F
19-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 83°F
20-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 74°F
21-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
59°F to 77°F
22-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 81°F
23-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 79°F
24-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
65°F to 86°F
25-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
70°F to 99°F
26-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
77°F to 108°F
27-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 103°F
28-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
70°F to 92°F
29-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
72°F to 94°F
30-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
68°F to 85°F
31-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 88°F

Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in august

Cities near Des Moines:

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Minneapolis (Minnesota) in augustperfect weather
Missouri in augustgood weather
St. Louis (Missouri) in augustgood weather
Wisconsin in augustgood weather
Chicago in augustgood weather
Kansas in augustgood weather
Indianapolis in augustgood weather
Arkansas in augustgood weather
Oklahoma in augustgood weather
United States in august: See full list of cities

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Weather data for Des Moines in august:

Weather data for Des Moines for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Des Moines. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Des Moines can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Des Moines.


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