Weather in Des Moines: October
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Average day temperature: | 65.2°F |
| Average night temperature: | 50.5°F | |
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Number of sunny days: | 18 days |
| Day length: | 10.4 - 11.7 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 2 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 0.9 in. | |
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Air temperature in October, °F
Show year:
2026
2025
2024
The highest day temperature during October of 2026 was 82°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 38°F. Daily and nightly averages during October were 69.1°F and 54.8°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Mostly all days in October are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in October, in.
Precipitation total value in Des Moines in October is 0.9 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in October, mph
The average wind speed value in October is 10.0 mph It makes October one of the most 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 October is: 7.9.
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Des Moines on a weather map
Places in USA:
Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Des Moines
Local time: 11:31
October 29, thursday
1200
63°F
SW
9 mph
9 mph
1500
66°F
SW
9 mph
9 mph
1800
59°F
SW
7 mph
7 mph
2100
54°F
W
7 mph
7 mph
October 30, friday
0000
50°F
W
7 mph
7 mph
0300
54°F
W
11 mph
11 mph
0600
54°F
NW
7 mph
7 mph
0900
54°F
W
11 mph
11 mph
