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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 May

In an average May, Des Moines sees a daily high around 72°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high72°F
Typical high range61°F to 82°F
Average low50°F
Typical low range40°F to 61°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

May records

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

High

Highest 97°F 2018-05-27
Lowest 38°F 2013-05-03

Low

Highest 71°F 2022-05-11
Lowest 27°F 1994-05-01

Feels-like

Highest 118°F 2000-05-30
Lowest 16°F 1989-05-06

Humidity

Highest 20.8 g/m³ 2022-05-11
Lowest 3.5 g/m³ 2005-05-01

Wind

Highest 34 mph 1990-05-09
Lowest 5 mph 1986-05-24

Precip

Wettest 10.25 in 1996
Driest 1.51 in 1992

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