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Weather in Des Moines, Iowa for April 2026

Your guide to Des Moines weather in April - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, April 2026 in Des Moines is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.4 °F.

  • The forecast for the coming days of April 2026 predicts a temperature of 18.7 °F , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Des Moines at the beginning of April is 11.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 18.7 °F by the end of April.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Des Moines in April brings notable rainfall, with an average of 16 rainy days and a total precipitation of 201.8 mm.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
16
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
16°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
27 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
70 %
Avg humidity

Des Moines Weather April

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March
May
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light rain shower
10°
2
Light drizzle
15°
3
Blowing snow
12°
4
Overcast
12°
5
Partly cloudy
11°
6
Partly cloudy
11°
7
Light rain shower
10°
8
Partly cloudy
14°
9
Heavy rain
12°
10
Heavy rain
12°
11
Heavy rain
15°
12
Patchy rain possible
25°
13
Thundery outbreaks possible
26°
14
Patchy rain possible
26°
15
Partly cloudy
18°
16
Sunny
24°
17
Moderate rain
23°
18
Patchy rain possible
15°
19
Patchy rain possible
13°
20
Patchy rain possible
28°
21
Patchy rain possible
16°
22
Moderate rain
9°
23
Partly cloudy
17°
24
Cloudy
17°
25
Patchy rain possible
16°
26
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
17°
27
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
20°
28
Patchy light rain with thunder
23°
29
Patchy rain possible
18°
30
Patchy light rain with thunder
20°

Temperatures trend during April in Des Moines

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April weather in Des Moines day by day

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March May
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Apr. 1 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 10° /2° 14.9 mm 0 cm
Apr. 2 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 15° /4° 74.8 mm 0 cm
Apr. 3 Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 12° /1° 2.7 mm 0 cm
Apr. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 12° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 5 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /1° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Apr. 6 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /0° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Apr. 7 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 10° /2° 12.5 mm 4.6 cm
Apr. 8 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 9 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 12° /5° 35.2 mm 0 cm
Apr. 10 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 12° /6° 24.9 mm 0 cm
Apr. 11 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 15° /4° 23.6 mm 0 cm
Apr. 12 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /16° 2.2 mm 0 cm
Apr. 13 Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
 26° /19° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 14 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 26° /14° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Apr. 15 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 16 Sunny
Sunny
 24° /10° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 17 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 23° /15° 5.2 mm 0 cm
Apr. 18 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /9° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Apr. 19 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /8° 3.5 mm 0 cm
Apr. 20 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 28° /16° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Apr. 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /9° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Apr. 22 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /8° 5.1 mm 0 cm
Apr. 23 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /10° 11.7 mm 0 cm
Apr. 24 Cloudy
Cloudy
 17° /9° 42.6 mm 0 cm
Apr. 25 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /8° 5 mm 0 cm
Apr. 26 Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
 17° /8° 14.1 mm 0 cm
Apr. 27 Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
 20° /11° 7.7 mm 0 cm
Apr. 28 Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
 23° /13° 3.3 mm 0 cm
Apr. 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /9° 0 mm 0 cm
Apr. 30 Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
 20° /7° 12.4 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Des Moines in April is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Des Moines forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Des Moines in April - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Des Moines during April?

Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 16° and cooler nights around 6°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Des Moines during April?

Significant rainfall exceeding 201.8 mm is expected in Des Moines during April, occurring over more than 16 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Des Moines in April 2026?

Des Moines typically sees 0.005 cm of snowfall during April.

What are the typical wind conditions in Des Moines during April?

The average wind speed in Des Moines during April is 27 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Des Moines snow forecast April 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Des Moines’s snowy potential this April ❄️

April rainfall patterns in Des Moines

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Des Moiness April weather 💧
Typically, Des Moines has 16 rainy days in April with a total of 201.8 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Des Moines during April

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