Weather in Des Moines in February
In an average February, Des Moines sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 19°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°F to 55°F |
| Average low | 19°F |
| Typical low range | 0°F to 35°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
February records
The most extreme February on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total February accumulation.
High
Highest
79°F
2024-02-26
Lowest
-13°F
1996-02-03
Low
Highest
57°F
2017-02-20
Lowest
-27°F
1996-02-03
Feels-like
Highest
57°F
2017-02-20
Lowest
-48°F
1996-02-02
Humidity
Highest
10.8 g/m³
2017-02-20
Lowest
0.3 g/m³
1996-02-03
Wind
Highest
32 mph
2004-02-09
Lowest
4 mph
1989-02-19
Gust
Highest
55 mph
2012-02-29
Lowest
8 mph
1989-02-19
Precip
Wettest
3.27 in
2001
Driest
0.30 in
2022
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