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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Des Moines, Iowa, United States in February

In an average February, Des Moines sees a daily high around 37°F and a low around 17°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high37°F
Typical high range19°F to 53°F
Average low17°F
Typical low range0°F to 31°F
Average daily precipitation0.00 in

February records

The most extreme February on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total February accumulation.

High

Highest 75°F 2024-02-26
Lowest -10°F 1996-02-02

Low

Highest 46°F 2000-02-23
Lowest -32°F 1996-02-02

Feels-like

Highest 39°F 2000-02-23
Lowest -57°F 1996-02-02

Humidity

Highest 10.2 g/m³ 2017-02-20
Lowest 0.4 g/m³ 1996-02-02

Wind

Highest 37 mph 2012-02-29
Lowest 5 mph 2019-02-28

Precip

Wettest 2.19 in 2019
Driest 0.15 in 2006

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