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Weather in Des Moines, Iowa for October 2026

Your guide to Des Moines weather in October - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Des Moines during October is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Des Moines at the beginning of October is 25.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 14.1 °C by the end of October.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Des Moines in October brings notable rainfall, with an average of 16 rainy days and a total precipitation of 128.8 mm.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
16
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
20°/8°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
24 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
62 %
Avg humidity

Des Moines Weather October

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September
November
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Partly cloudy
27°
2
Cloudy
30°
3
Partly cloudy
29°
4
Sunny
27°
5
Sunny
29°
6
Overcast
20°
7
Partly cloudy
19°
8
Sunny
24°
9
Cloudy
21°
10
Sunny
24°
11
Light rain shower
22°
12
Light rain shower
23°
13
Moderate or heavy rain shower
19°
14
Light rain shower
13°
15
Patchy rain possible
16°
16
Partly cloudy
21°
17
Mist
21°
18
Patchy rain possible
23°
19
Patchy rain possible
20°
20
Fog
23°
21
Sunny
19°
22
Fog
20°
23
Sunny
20°
24
Patchy rain possible
21°
25
Overcast
16°
26
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
27
Light rain
17°
28
Moderate snow
14°
29
Light snow
12°
30
Sunny
13°
31
Partly cloudy
9°

Temperatures trend during October in Des Moines

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

October weather in Des Moines day by day

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September November
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Oct. 1 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 27° /14° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 2 Cloudy
Cloudy
 30° /12° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 29° /13° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Oct. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 27° /14° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 5 Sunny
Sunny
 29° /13° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 20° /9° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 7 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 24° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 9 Cloudy
Cloudy
 21° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 24° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 11 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 22° /8° 2.5 mm 0 cm
Oct. 12 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 23° /11° 4 mm 0 cm
Oct. 13 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 19° /11° 4 mm 0 cm
Oct. 14 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 13° /8° 2.8 mm 0 cm
Oct. 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 6.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 16 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 17 Mist
Mist
 21° /5° 3 mm 0 cm
Oct. 18 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /8° 3.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 19 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /8° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 20 Fog
Fog
 23° /5° 3.5 mm 0 cm
Oct. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 19° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 22 Fog
Fog
 20° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 23 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /7° 4.3 mm 0 cm
Oct. 24 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /7° 2 mm 0 cm
Oct. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 16° /10° 3.4 mm 0 cm
Oct. 26 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /9° 17.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 27 Light rain
Light rain
 17° /6° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Oct. 28 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 14° /5° 23.1 mm 0.2 cm
Oct. 29 Light snow
Light snow
 12° /7° 11.6 mm 0.1 cm
Oct. 30 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /5° 10.8 mm 0 cm
Oct. 31 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /1° 25.5 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Des Moines in October is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Des Moines forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Des Moines in October - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Des Moines during October?

Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 20° and cooler nights around 8°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Des Moines during October?

Significant rainfall exceeding 128.8 mm is expected in Des Moines during October, occurring over more than 16 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Des Moines in October 2026?

Des Moines typically sees 0.236667 cm of snowfall during October.

What are the typical wind conditions in Des Moines during October?

The average wind speed in Des Moines during October is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Des Moines snow forecast October 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Des Moines’s snowy potential this October ❄️
On average, Des Moines sees 1 snowy days during October, with approximately 0.2 cm of total snowfall.

October rainfall patterns in Des Moines

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Des Moiness October weather 💧
Typically, Des Moines has 16 rainy days in October with a total of 128.8 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Des Moines during October

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of October ☀️

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