October weather in Des Moines, NM
The average temperature in Des Moines in October is 50.1°F (33.2°F–66.9°F). Average precipitation: 1.10 inches. Average snowfall is 2.4 inches.
October is a fall month in Des Moines, and is warmer than the annual average of 49.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 33.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 2m. For travel, October is cool.
Avg High
66.9°F
Avg Low
33.2°F
Precipitation
1.10 in
Snow
2.4 in
October records in Des Moines
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 84.0°F (2018) | 30.0°F (2009) | 0.67 in (2021) |
| October 2 | 82.0°F (2000) | 23.0°F (2009) | 0.45 in (2018) |
| October 3 | 84.0°F (2018) | 25.0°F (2009) | 0.15 in (2010) |
| October 4 | 79.0°F (2007) | 26.1°F (2002) | 0.36 in (2019) |
| October 5 | 82.9°F (2024) | 23.0°F (1995) | 0.64 in (2008) |
| October 6 | 82.0°F (2020) | 19.9°F (2013) | 0.41 in (2017) |
| October 7 | 84.9°F (2020) | 24.1°F (1998) | 0.24 in (2009) |
| October 8 | 84.0°F (2020) | 21.9°F (2007) | 0.23 in (2018) |
| October 9 | 82.9°F (2020) | 24.1°F (1999) | 0.37 in (2018) |
| October 10 | 82.0°F (2015) | 19.0°F (2017) | 0.10 in (2005) |
| October 11 | 87.1°F (2015) | 3.0°F (2019) | 0.27 in (1997) |
| October 12 | 79.0°F (1999) | 19.9°F (2020) | 0.75 in (1997) |
| October 13 | 82.0°F (2015) | 18.0°F (2001) | 0.25 in (2004) |
| October 14 | 82.9°F (2016) | 19.0°F (2003) | 0.30 in (2008) |
| October 15 | 84.0°F (2016) | 15.1°F (2018) | 0.00 in (1995) |
| October 16 | 82.9°F (2016) | 18.0°F (2018) | 1.20 in (1999) |
| October 17 | 84.9°F (2016) | 18.0°F (2013) | 0.05 in (2018) |
| October 18 | 82.0°F (2009) | 14.0°F (1999) | 0.64 in (2006) |
| October 19 | 81.0°F (2003) | 17.1°F (2013) | 1.81 in (2024) |
| October 20 | 82.0°F (2020) | 16.0°F (1995) | 1.77 in (2024) |
| October 21 | 79.0°F (2003) | 10.9°F (2019) | 0.73 in (2009) |
| October 22 | 82.0°F (2016) | 12.0°F (2019) | 1.75 in (2015) |
| October 23 | 82.9°F (2003) | 15.1°F (1995) | 1.45 in (2000) |
| October 24 | 81.0°F (2014) | 18.0°F (2008) | 0.78 in (2018) |
| October 25 | 84.0°F (2014) | 3.9°F (2019) | 0.06 in (2009) |
| October 26 | 77.0°F (2014) | 3.9°F (2020) | 0.43 in (2002) |
| October 27 | 78.1°F (2016) | 7.0°F (2020) | 1.07 in (1998) |
| October 28 | 90.0°F (2008) | 15.1°F (2010) | 0.26 in (2020) |
| October 29 | 80.1°F (2016) | 12.0°F (2025) | 0.71 in (2000) |
| October 30 | 75.9°F (2010) | 3.9°F (2019) | 0.13 in (2015) |
| October 31 | 78.1°F (2016) | -2.0°F (2019) | 0.85 in (1998) |