Weather in Des Moines: August
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Average day temperature: | 83.9°F |
| Average night temperature: | 66.9°F | |
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Number of sunny days: | 16 days |
| Day length: | 13.2 - 14.4 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 2 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 0.7 in. | |
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Air temperature in August, °F
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2026
2025
2024
The highest day temperature during August of 2026 was 93°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 59°F. Daily and nightly averages during August were 82.9°F and 67.4°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Mostly all days in August are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in August, in.
Precipitation total value in Des Moines in August is 0.7 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in August, mph
The average wind speed value in August is 8.2 mph It makes August one of the least windy months of the year.
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in August is: 9.1.
Best time for vacation in Des Moines
Des Moines on a weather map
Places in USA:
Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Des Moines
Local time: 04:17
September 19, saturday
0600
70°F
NW
10 mph
10 mph
0900
73°F
N
6 mph
6 mph
1200
79°F
NE
9 mph
9 mph
1500
82°F
E
8 mph
8 mph
1800
79°F
SE
8 mph
8 mph
2100
66°F
S
12 mph
12 mph
September 20, sunday
0000
63°F
S
11 mph
11 mph
0300
61°F
S
8 mph
8 mph
