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Weather in Des Moines for October 2024

Your guide to Des Moines weather in October - trends and predictions

  • In general, the average temperature in Des Moines at the beginning of October is 25.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 12 °F by the end of October.

  • The climate of Des Moines in October is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days.

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Des Moines enjoys a light touch of snow in October.

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Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
11
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
20°/7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
24 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
64 %
Avg humidity

Des Moines in October average weather

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September
November
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Sunny
30°
2
Cloudy
33°
3
Partly cloudy
32°
4
Overcast
27°
5
Mist
26°
6
Overcast
16°
7
Partly cloudy
17°
8
Cloudy
26°
9
Cloudy
16°
10
Sunny
20°
11
Light rain shower
18°
12
Light rain shower
22°
13
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
14
Light rain shower
13°
15
Patchy rain possible
12°
16
Partly cloudy
18°
17
Mist
21°
18
Patchy rain possible
22°
19
Patchy rain possible
17°
20
Fog
25°
21
Sunny
20°
22
Fog
20°
23
Patchy light rain with thunder
25°
24
Patchy rain possible
27°
25
Light drizzle
22°
26
Moderate or heavy rain shower
21°
27
Light rain
17°
28
Moderate snow
7°
29
Light snow
4°
30
Sunny
8°
31
Partly cloudy
5°
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Temperatures trend during October in Des Moines

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October weather day by day

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September November
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Oct. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 30° /14° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 2 Cloudy
Cloudy
 33° /16° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 32° /17° 0.9 mm 0 cm
Oct. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 27° /16° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 5 Mist
Mist
 26° /10° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 16° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 7 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 8 Cloudy
Cloudy
 26° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 9 Cloudy
Cloudy
 16° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 11 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 18° /7° 7.4 mm 0 cm
Oct. 12 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 22° /9° 12.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 13 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /12° 12.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 14 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 13° /9° 3.8 mm 0 cm
Oct. 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 16 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 17 Mist
Mist
 21° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 18 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /8° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Oct. 19 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /10° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Oct. 20 Fog
Fog
 25° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /9° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 22 Fog
Fog
 20° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 23 Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
 25° /10° 13 mm 0 cm
Oct. 24 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /17° 1.9 mm 0 cm
Oct. 25 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 22° /15° 5 mm 0 cm
Oct. 26 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 21° /13° 51.2 mm 0 cm
Oct. 27 Light rain
Light rain
 17° /3° 1.6 mm 0 cm
Oct. 28 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 7° /0° 0.6 mm 0.5 cm
Oct. 29 Light snow
Light snow
 4° /-1° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Oct. 30 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 31 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 5° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Des Moines in October is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Des Moines forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Des Moines in October - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Des Moines during October?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 20° and cooler nights around 7°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Des Moines during October?
Significant rainfall exceeding 110.7 mm is expected in Des Moines during October, occurring over more than 11 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Is snowfall common in Des Moines during October?
Des Moines experiences an average snowfall of 0.7 cm during October, occurring over 2 days, which may interest winter sports enthusiasts.
What are the typical wind conditions in Des Moines during October?
The average wind speed in Des Moines during October is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

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