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 high | 73°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 62°F to 84°F |
| Average low | 53°F |
| Typical low range | 42°F to 63°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 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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