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

Weather in Des Moines in September

In an average September, Des Moines sees a daily high around 77°F and a low around 57°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high77°F
Typical high range66°F to 88°F
Average low57°F
Typical low range47°F to 68°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

September records

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

High

Highest 98°F 2013-09-09
Lowest 49°F 1985-09-30

Low

Highest 79°F 2011-09-02
Lowest 30°F 1984-09-29

Feels-like

Highest 132°F 2000-09-02
Lowest 21°F 1984-09-29

Humidity

Highest 20.9 g/m³ 2000-09-02
Lowest 3.9 g/m³ 1989-09-23

Wind

Highest 26 mph 1984-09-07
Lowest 3 mph 2009-09-23

Gust

Highest 50 mph 2006-09-22
Lowest 10 mph 1996-09-07

Precip

Wettest 7.68 in 2018
Driest 1.38 in 2012

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