Des Moines weather, reported by Jeter
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What Des Moines weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Des Moines's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9°F / -1°C | 13.8°F / -10°C | Caution — coats & short walks |
| February | 35.7°F / 2°C | 18°F / -8°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| March | 49.2°F / 10°C | 29.6°F / -1°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| April | 62°F / 17°C | 40.6°F / 5°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 72.4°F / 22°C | 52.3°F / 11°C | Fine for most dogs |
| June | 81.9°F / 28°C | 62.4°F / 17°C | Caution — shade & water |
| July | 85.6°F / 30°C | 66.4°F / 19°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 83.6°F / 29°C | 64.2°F / 18°C | Risky — early/late only |
| September | 76.9°F / 25°C | 55.4°F / 13°C | Fine for most dogs |
| October | 63.4°F / 17°C | 42.9°F / 6°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 48.3°F / 9°C | 30.2°F / -1°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 35.9°F / 2°C | 19.5°F / -7°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
Record high: 110°F / 43°C (July and August, records since 1878) · Record low: -30°F / -34°C (January, records since 1878) · Average snowfall: 36.5″ a year, peaking in February
Climate data: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Des Moines International Airport).
Des Moines weather facts every pet owner should know
- January lows in Des Moines average 13.8F, well below the 20F danger line, so midwinter dog walks here should be short, coated, and booted.
- Des Moines has recorded both 110F and -30F, a 140 degree spread that makes it one of the most extreme pet-weather cities in the Midwest.
- Summer brings the other extreme: July highs average 85.6F with famous Iowa humidity, pushing afternoons past the 82F risky band, so summer walks belong at sunrise.
- An average winter drops 36.5 inches of snow on Des Moines, with February the peak at 10.2 inches, meaning road salt and ice are daily paw hazards for months.
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