Weather in Des Moines, Iowa, United States in October
In an average October, Des Moines sees a daily high around 64°F and a low around 42°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 64°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 50°F to 77°F |
| Average low | 42°F |
| Typical low range | 31°F to 53°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
1997-10-03
Lowest
32°F
1993-10-30
Low
Highest
70°F
2007-10-07
Lowest
14°F
1997-10-27
Feels-like
Highest
109°F
2024-10-05
Lowest
1°F
1997-10-27
Humidity
Highest
19.4 g/m³
2007-10-07
Lowest
2.2 g/m³
2022-10-17
Wind
Highest
36 mph
2008-10-26
Lowest
4 mph
2015-10-05
Precip
Wettest
5.95 in
2009
Driest
0.38 in
1988
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