October weather in Des Moines, IA
The average temperature in Des Moines in October is 53.2°F (42.9°F–63.4°F). Average precipitation: 2.78 inches. Average snowfall is 0.5 inches.
October is a fall month in Des Moines, and is warmer than the annual average of 50.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 51m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
42.9°F
Precipitation
2.78 in
Snow
0.5 in
October records in Des Moines
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 91.9°F (1976) | 28.9°F (1985) | 3.59 in (2019) |
| October 2 | 91.9°F (1953) | 27.0°F (1974) | 1.37 in (2007) |
| October 3 | 91.9°F (1997) | 30.0°F (1987) | 1.05 in (1990) |
| October 4 | 88.0°F (2005) | 28.9°F (1968) | 2.26 in (2013) |
| October 5 | 95.0°F (1963) | 30.0°F (1952) | 0.79 in (2019) |
| October 6 | 93.9°F (1963) | 24.1°F (1952) | 1.47 in (2017) |
| October 7 | 87.1°F (1949) | 26.1°F (1952) | 1.19 in (1977) |
| October 8 | 87.1°F (2010) | 24.1°F (2000) | 2.30 in (1970) |
| October 9 | 86.0°F (2010) | 26.1°F (1964) | 1.38 in (1985) |
| October 10 | 88.0°F (1962) | 26.1°F (1964) | 1.89 in (1961) |
| October 11 | 86.0°F (1960) | 21.0°F (1987) | 1.36 in (1983) |
| October 12 | 90.0°F (1975) | 28.0°F (1980) | 1.96 in (1997) |
| October 13 | 88.0°F (1975) | 28.0°F (1979) | 2.09 in (2012) |
| October 14 | 86.0°F (1947) | 28.0°F (1969) | 2.10 in (2007) |
| October 15 | 86.0°F (1953) | 28.0°F (1952) | 1.04 in (1984) |
| October 16 | 87.1°F (1950) | 28.9°F (1976) | 0.85 in (1984) |
| October 17 | 87.1°F (2016) | 23.0°F (1948) | 1.87 in (1963) |
| October 18 | 87.1°F (1950) | 21.2°F (2022) | 0.74 in (1979) |
| October 19 | 84.9°F (2003) | 14.0°F (1972) | 0.84 in (1962) |
| October 20 | 88.0°F (2003) | 19.9°F (1960) | 0.75 in (1971) |
| October 21 | 86.0°F (1947) | 27.0°F (1976) | 1.16 in (1983) |
| October 22 | 82.9°F (2022) | 21.0°F (1976) | 2.23 in (2009) |
| October 23 | 82.9°F (2022) | 21.9°F (1981) | 1.19 in (1977) |
| October 24 | 79.0°F (1952) | 24.1°F (2006) | 2.91 in (2021) |
| October 25 | 80.1°F (1989) | 25.0°F (1957) | 0.42 in (1986) |
| October 26 | 82.9°F (1955) | 23.0°F (1981) | 1.26 in (2023) |
| October 27 | 82.0°F (1999) | 18.0°F (1997) | 0.79 in (1980) |
| October 28 | 81.0°F (2016) | 21.9°F (1967) | 1.21 in (1982) |
| October 29 | 82.9°F (2024) | 21.0°F (1952) | 1.62 in (2009) |
| October 30 | 84.9°F (1950) | 19.9°F (1988) | 1.76 in (2024) |
| October 31 | 86.0°F (1950) | 18.0°F (1949) | 1.52 in (1991) |