Weather in Des Moines, Iowa, United States in April
In an average April, Des Moines sees a daily high around 62°F and a low around 38°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 62°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 47°F to 76°F |
| Average low | 38°F |
| Typical low range | 27°F to 50°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
89°F
1989-04-24
Lowest
31°F
2018-04-01
Low
Highest
66°F
2002-04-16
Lowest
10°F
1982-04-06
Feels-like
Highest
104°F
1989-04-24
Lowest
-8°F
1982-04-05
Humidity
Highest
16.1 g/m³
1989-04-27
Lowest
2.0 g/m³
1995-04-04
Wind
Highest
40 mph
2001-04-07
Lowest
6 mph
1982-04-30
Precip
Wettest
7.90 in
1991
Driest
0.93 in
2018
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