Des Moines in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Des Moines in may 2025
The weather in Des Moines in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather 16.1cm
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
16%
14%
14%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
19%
17%
12%
Weather at 6pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
18%
13%
11%
Weather at 3am
56°F
33%
17%
16%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Des Moines in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Des Moines in may.
The climate of Des Moines in may is good
In may in Des Moines, the climate is wet (with 6.3in of precipitation over 9 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.9in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate good around this city the month of may. The high seasonal norm is 70°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Des Moines is 63°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Des Moines in may with a maximum record of 97°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2011. You can hope to have about 23 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 74% of the month.
In may in Des Moines, the days on average last 14:33. The sun rises at 04:55 and sets at 19:28.
With good weather conditions, this month is advisable to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Des Moines in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.5in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 16.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.85km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:28 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:33 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Des Moines in may 2024:
54°F to 70°F
56°F to 65°F
49°F to 70°F
54°F to 61°F
45°F to 63°F
49°F to 70°F
54°F to 72°F
54°F to 74°F
52°F to 58°F
45°F to 68°F
50°F to 72°F
56°F to 74°F
59°F to 61°F
52°F to 67°F
49°F to 70°F
59°F to 72°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 81°F
56°F to 70°F
63°F to 76°F
67°F to 79°F
52°F to 72°F
54°F to 74°F
61°F to 67°F
50°F to 72°F
61°F to 70°F
54°F to 74°F
52°F to 67°F
49°F to 68°F
52°F to 70°F
58°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near Des Moines:
| Kansas City in may | good weather |
| Sioux Falls in may | good weather |
| Illinois in may | good weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in may | good weather |
| Missouri in may | good weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in may | good weather |
| Wisconsin in may | good weather |
| Chicago in may | good weather |
| Kansas in may | good weather |
| Indianapolis in may | good weather |
| Arkansas in may | good weather |
| Oklahoma in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Des Moines in may:
Weather data for Des Moines for may 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.