Des Moines in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Des Moines in october 2025
The weather in Des Moines in october 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 october
tolerable weather 9.4cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
16%
14%
10%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
22%
21%
6%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
22%
16%
8%
Weather at 3am
49°F
49%
20%
11%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Des Moines in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Des Moines in october.
The climate of Des Moines in october is tolerable
the weather in Des Moines in october is rather dry (with 2.5in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in september it receives an average of 3.7in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is rather cold in this location this month, but it is liveable when dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 63°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Des Moines is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Des Moines in the month of october with a maximum record of 90°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 14 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 45% of the month.
On average, in Des Moines, the days of october last 11:06. Sunrise is at 06:27 and sets at 17:33.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go there in United States.
Des Moines: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Des Moines forward, the month of november has a better weather forecast than october. more information
October: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in october, there are destinations with better weather than Des Moines:
In october, California, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Phoenix (Arizona), Big Bend National Park (Texas) and Carolina Beach have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Louisiana, Washington D. C., Boston, Chicago, Dallas and Hawaii (Honolulu) have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Des Moines in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 9.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.31km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:27 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:33 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:06 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Des Moines in october 2024:
54°F to 70°F
43°F to 77°F
45°F to 77°F
49°F to 76°F
58°F to 92°F
50°F to 72°F
40°F to 67°F
45°F to 79°F
49°F to 83°F
50°F to 85°F
54°F to 85°F
58°F to 72°F
49°F to 67°F
38°F to 54°F
32°F to 58°F
31°F to 65°F
36°F to 72°F
45°F to 76°F
49°F to 77°F
52°F to 83°F
49°F to 81°F
58°F to 79°F
50°F to 65°F
43°F to 68°F
49°F to 63°F
43°F to 61°F
43°F to 67°F
50°F to 74°F
63°F to 70°F
67°F to 72°F
47°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in october
Cities near Des Moines:
| Kansas City in october | good weather |
| Sioux Falls in october | tolerable weather |
| Illinois in october | good weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in october | tolerable weather |
| Missouri in october | good weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in october | good weather |
| Wisconsin in october | tolerable weather |
| Chicago in october | good weather |
| Kansas in october | good weather |
| Indianapolis in october | good weather |
| Arkansas in october | good weather |
| Oklahoma in october | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
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Weather data for Des Moines in october:
Weather data for Des Moines for october 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.