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5 things to see and do in Des Moines, Iowa from bus life travels
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Weather · August
Des Moines weather in August
Average highs of 84°F, lows of 64°F and 4.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
August is Des Moines’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 84°F and lows of 64°F. That is 2° cooler than July, and 23° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 84°F
- Average low
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 4.2 in
- Wet days
- 9
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:22 AM · 8:15 PM
August across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in August
- Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 9 days this month.
Around Des Moines
See Des Moines
A look around town before you go.
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
3 things to do in Des Moines (Iowa)
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Questions
How hot does it get in Des Moines in August?
Average highs are 84°F and average lows 64°F, for a daily mean of 74°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Des Moines in August?
August averages 4.2 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Des Moines in August?
Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:22 AM and sets about 8:15 PM, for roughly 13.9 hours of daylight.
Is August a good time to visit Des Moines?
Yes. August is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Des Moines Intl Ap station (3.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.