Weather in Des Moines in October
In an average October, Des Moines sees a daily high around 65°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 65°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 52°F to 77°F |
| Average low | 45°F |
| Typical low range | 33°F to 57°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
2023-10-01
Lowest
33°F
1980-10-29
Low
Highest
74°F
2019-10-01
Lowest
13°F
1980-10-29
Feels-like
Highest
107°F
2018-10-03
Lowest
1°F
1980-10-29
Humidity
Highest
18.5 g/m³
2019-10-01
Lowest
2.2 g/m³
2022-10-19
Wind
Highest
30 mph
2010-10-27
Lowest
4 mph
2016-10-02
Gust
Highest
56 mph
1997-10-13
Lowest
10 mph
1998-10-20
Precip
Wettest
6.69 in
2018
Driest
0.43 in
2011
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