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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 November

In an average November, Des Moines sees a daily high around 48°F and a low around 30°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high48°F
Typical high range34°F to 62°F
Average low30°F
Typical low range20°F to 41°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

November records

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

High

Highest 77°F 1999-11-08
Lowest 15°F 1991-11-07

Low

Highest 57°F 2001-11-14
Lowest -16°F 1991-11-07

Feels-like

Highest 76°F 2012-11-10
Lowest -35°F 1991-11-07

Humidity

Highest 13.7 g/m³ 1987-11-02
Lowest 1.2 g/m³ 1991-11-07

Wind

Highest 42 mph 1998-11-10
Lowest 5 mph 2018-11-08

Precip

Wettest 5.19 in 1983
Driest 0.07 in 1989

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