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 high | 37°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°F to 53°F |
| Average low | 17°F |
| Typical low range | 0°F to 31°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 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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