West Des Moines Weather in August

What's the weather like in West Des Moines (Iowa) in August 2024?

The climate in West Des Moines during August can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.

August is in the summer in West Des Moines and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

West Des Moines weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.9°C 84°F
Nightly temperature 16.9°C 62.4°F
Average temperature 22.9°C 73.2°F
Daily sunshine 10.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 107 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 20°C 68.1°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in West Des Moines with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in West Des Moines

West Des Moines average temperature in August

August rainfall

West Des Moines average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

West Des Moines average rain in August

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 West Des Moines in August 2024.

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West Des Moines weather stats

West 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 -2.4°C 27.7°F
Wettest month: June 115mm 4.5ins
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