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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 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 high86°F
Typical high range78°F to 96°F
Average low66°F
Typical low range59°F to 74°F
Average daily precipitation0.20 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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