Weather in Des Moines in April
In an average April, Des Moines sees a daily high around 63°F and a low around 42°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 63°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 48°F to 78°F |
| Average low | 42°F |
| Typical low range | 30°F to 55°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
89°F
1980-04-22
Lowest
27°F
1982-04-06
Low
Highest
70°F
2002-04-18
Lowest
9°F
1982-04-06
Feels-like
Highest
99°F
1989-04-27
Lowest
-9°F
1982-04-06
Humidity
Highest
15.4 g/m³
2026-04-13
Lowest
1.8 g/m³
2007-04-07
Wind
Highest
33 mph
2001-04-07
Lowest
5 mph
2015-04-17
Gust
Highest
61 mph
1997-04-06
Lowest
10 mph
2010-04-19
Precip
Wettest
8.59 in
1984
Driest
1.21 in
2021
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