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 high | 72°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 61°F to 82°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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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