Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States in August
Weather score80Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 105mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
105mm
Sun
9.5h
Weather score
80
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 105mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare West Des Moines, Iowa, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August29°C average high
August is one of West Des Moines' warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August105mm average rain
August is one of West Des Moines' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August9.5 hours average sun
August is brighter than West Des Moines' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August80 weather score
August is one of West Des Moines' best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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