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Weather Almanac: Des Moines, IA 50310

🗓️ Historical norms for October

September November
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
October avg. precipitation
🌧️ 2.64"
October days below freezing
📉 ≈3.6 days
Average October lows 40°F – 46°F
USDA Zone
5b
Annual extreme lows -15°F to -10°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 2
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Sep 30
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: DES MOINES INTL AP (USW00014933)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: DES MOINES INTL AP (USW00014933)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: DES MOINES INTL AP (USW00014933)