Weather in Des Moines in July
In an average July, Des Moines sees a daily high around 86°F and a low around 68°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 79°F to 94°F |
| Average low | 68°F |
| Typical low range | 61°F to 76°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
July records
The most extreme July on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total July accumulation.
High
Highest
103°F
2012-07-25
Lowest
66°F
1981-07-27
Low
Highest
81°F
1980-07-20
Lowest
50°F
1997-07-05
Feels-like
Highest
149°F
1999-07-29
Lowest
46°F
1997-07-05
Humidity
Highest
23.8 g/m³
2011-07-17
Lowest
8.6 g/m³
2013-07-28
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1993-07-04
Lowest
3 mph
2000-07-23
Gust
Highest
43 mph
1993-07-04
Lowest
9 mph
2000-07-23
Precip
Wettest
13.51 in
1993
Driest
0.31 in
2013
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