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5 things to see and do in Des Moines, Iowa from bus life travels
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Weather · February
Des Moines weather in February
Average highs of 36°F, lows of 18°F and 1.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
February is Des Moines’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 36°F and lows of 18°F. That is 5° warmer than January, and 25° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 36°F
- Average low
- 18°F
- Precipitation
- 1.3 in
- Wet days
- 8
- Snow
- 10.2 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:10 AM · 5:47 PM
February across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in February
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Snow is likely (about 10 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
February is good for
What’s on in Des Moines in February
See all upcoming events and school days off.
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 February?
Average highs are 36°F and average lows 18°F, for a daily mean of 27°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Des Moines in February?
February averages 1.3 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 11th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Des Moines in February?
Yes, about 10.2 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Des Moines in February?
Around mid-February the sun rises about 7:10 AM and sets about 5:47 PM, for roughly 10.6 hours of daylight.
Is February a good time to visit Des Moines?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. February is cold, with Valentine’s Day events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Des Moines Intl Ap station (3.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for February 15 at the city’s coordinates.