Weather in Des Moines, Iowa, United States in July
In an average July, Des Moines sees a daily high around 86°F and a low around 66°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 78°F to 96°F |
| Average low | 66°F |
| Typical low range | 59°F to 74°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
July records
The most extreme July on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total July accumulation.
High
Highest
109°F
2012-07-23
Lowest
65°F
1990-07-12
Low
Highest
79°F
2012-07-23
Lowest
49°F
1995-07-01
Feels-like
Highest
139°F
1999-07-29
Lowest
45°F
1984-07-07
Humidity
Highest
24.1 g/m³
2019-07-19
Lowest
6.6 g/m³
1988-07-01
Wind
Highest
26 mph
1993-07-04
Lowest
4 mph
2021-07-20
Precip
Wettest
12.64 in
1993
Driest
1.00 in
2012
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