Des Moines Weather in November

What's the weather like in Des Moines (Iowa) in November 2025?

The climate in Des Moines during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

November is in the fall / autumn in Des Moines and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

Des Moines weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 9°C 48.1°F
Nightly temperature -1.6°C 29.2°F
Average temperature 3.7°C 38.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 46 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 12.3°C 54.2°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average November is the 4th driest month of the year in Des Moines with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

November temperatures in Des Moines

Des Moines average temperature in November

November rainfall

Des Moines average rain in November

November hourly sunshine

Des Moines average rain in November

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Des Moines in November 2025.

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Des Moines weather stats

Des Moines weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.1°C 86.2°F
Driest month: January 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11.6hrs
Coldest month: January -2.3°C 27.9°F
Wettest month: June 115mm 4.5ins
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