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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

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 high36°F
Typical high range19°F to 55°F
Average low19°F
Typical low range0°F to 35°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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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