Weather in Des Moines in November
In an average November, Des Moines sees a daily high around 50°F and a low around 33°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 50°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 34°F to 64°F |
| Average low | 33°F |
| Typical low range | 20°F to 46°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
November records
The most extreme November on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total November accumulation.
High
Highest
78°F
1999-11-13
Lowest
13°F
1991-11-25
Low
Highest
63°F
2020-11-09
Lowest
-5°F
1991-11-08
Feels-like
Highest
76°F
2008-11-03
Lowest
-22°F
1991-11-08
Humidity
Highest
13.9 g/m³
2000-11-01
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
1991-11-08
Wind
Highest
38 mph
1998-11-10
Lowest
4 mph
1998-11-06
Gust
Highest
68 mph
1998-11-10
Lowest
8 mph
2006-11-25
Precip
Wettest
6.65 in
1983
Driest
0.22 in
1989
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