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

Weather in Des Moines in May

In an average May, Des Moines sees a daily high around 73°F and a low around 53°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high73°F
Typical high range62°F to 84°F
Average low53°F
Typical low range42°F to 63°F
Average daily precipitation0.20 in

May records

The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.

High

Highest 96°F 2018-05-27
Lowest 36°F 2013-05-03

Low

Highest 75°F 2006-05-29
Lowest 30°F 2005-05-03

Feels-like

Highest 122°F 2018-05-27
Lowest 20°F 1989-05-06

Humidity

Highest 20.0 g/m³ 2000-05-31
Lowest 3.3 g/m³ 2005-05-03

Wind

Highest 28 mph 2003-05-11
Lowest 4 mph 2013-05-07

Gust

Highest 52 mph 2010-05-10
Lowest 9 mph 1982-05-01

Precip

Wettest 10.39 in 1996
Driest 1.71 in 1992

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