West Des Moines

What is the climate like in West Des Moines?

The best time to visit West Des Moines is typically June – September, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.1/10). West Des Moines is warmest in July, when daily highs average 86°F (30°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 17°F (-8°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is February; the year sees roughly 37 in (932 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune – September — comfort peaks in September (7.1/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 86°F (30°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 17°F (-8°C)
• Wettest monthMay (5.9 in (151 mm))
• Driest monthFebruary (1.3 in (33 mm))
• Annual precipitation37 in (932 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromDes Moines Intl AP, 7 km away (1945-2026)