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What is Des Moines Nexrad, IA, Weather Like in October?
During the month of October, Des Moines Nexrad, IA,
has an average daytime high temperature of 64°F and an average overnight low temperature dropping to 43°F.
Around 2.51 inches of precipitation is received during the month,
with about 32.75 inches falling in a typical year.
0.50 inches of snow is the mean amount received during October.
Annually, Des Moines Nexrad receives around 27.50 inches of snow.
October 2025: Actual vs. Average Temperatures
Showing temperatures through today (October 26, 2025)
Actual High
Average High
Actual Low
Average Low
Month Summary
Average High: 73.1 F
(+8.3 vs avg)
Average Low: 49.5 F
(+5.7 vs avg)
This month was significantly warmer than average.
Actual data from: PWS_POLKCITY25
Des Moines Nexrad, IA Daily Weather Averages for October
Recorded at Des Moines Wsfo-johnston
(usc00132209),
0.4 miles
WNW of
Des Moines Nexrad, IA
| Day | Avg Temps (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) | Degree Days (°F) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Mean | Month | Year | Month | Year | Heat | Cool | |
| 10/1 | 49 F | 71 F | 60 F | 0.10" | 30.34" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 6.8 F | 1.5 F |
| 10/2 | 48 F | 70 F | 59 F | 0.20" | 30.44" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 7.1 F | 1.4 F |
| 10/3 | 48 F | 70 F | 59 F | 0.29" | 30.53" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 7.5 F | 1.3 F |
| 10/4 | 48 F | 69 F | 58 F | 0.38" | 30.62" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 7.9 F | 1.2 F |
| 10/5 | 47 F | 69 F | 58 F | 0.47" | 30.71" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 8.3 F | 1.1 F |
| 10/6 | 47 F | 68 F | 57 F | 0.56" | 30.80" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 8.6 F | 1.1 F |
| 10/7 | 46 F | 68 F | 57 F | 0.65" | 30.89" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 9 F | 1 F |
| 10/8 | 46 F | 67 F | 57 F | 0.73" | 30.97" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 9.4 F | 1 F |
| 10/9 | 45 F | 67 F | 56 F | 0.82" | 31.06" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 9.8 F | 0.9 F |
| 10/10 | 45 F | 66 F | 56 F | 0.91" | 31.15" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 10.2 F | 0.8 F |
| 10/11 | 45 F | 66 F | 55 F | 0.99" | 31.23" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 10.5 F | 0.7 F |
| 10/12 | 44 F | 65 F | 55 F | 1.07" | 31.31" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 10.9 F | 0.6 F |
| 10/13 | 44 F | 65 F | 54 F | 1.15" | 31.39" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 11.3 F | 0.5 F |
| 10/14 | 43 F | 64 F | 54 F | 1.23" | 31.47" | 0.00" | 27.00" | 11.6 F | 0.4 F |
| 10/15 | 43 F | 64 F | 53 F | 1.31" | 31.55" | 0.10" | 27.10" | 12 F | 0.3 F |
| 10/16 | 43 F | 63 F | 53 F | 1.40" | 31.64" | 0.10" | 27.10" | 12.5 F | 0.3 F |
| 10/17 | 42 F | 63 F | 52 F | 1.47" | 31.71" | 0.10" | 27.10" | 12.9 F | 0.3 F |
| 10/18 | 42 F | 62 F | 52 F | 1.55" | 31.79" | 0.10" | 27.10" | 13.4 F | 0.3 F |
| 10/19 | 41 F | 62 F | 51 F | 1.63" | 31.87" | 0.10" | 27.10" | 13.8 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/20 | 41 F | 61 F | 51 F | 1.71" | 31.95" | 0.20" | 27.20" | 14.2 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/21 | 40 F | 61 F | 51 F | 1.78" | 32.02" | 0.20" | 27.20" | 14.7 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/22 | 40 F | 60 F | 50 F | 1.86" | 32.10" | 0.20" | 27.20" | 15.1 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/23 | 40 F | 60 F | 50 F | 1.94" | 32.18" | 0.20" | 27.20" | 15.6 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/24 | 39 F | 59 F | 49 F | 2.02" | 32.26" | 0.20" | 27.20" | 16 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/25 | 39 F | 59 F | 49 F | 2.09" | 32.33" | 0.30" | 27.30" | 16.5 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/26 | 38 F | 58 F | 48 F | 2.17" | 32.41" | 0.30" | 27.30" | 16.9 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/27 | 38 F | 58 F | 48 F | 2.24" | 32.48" | 0.30" | 27.30" | 17.4 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/28 | 38 F | 57 F | 47 F | 2.31" | 32.55" | 0.40" | 27.40" | 17.8 F | N/A |
| 10/29 | 37 F | 56 F | 47 F | 2.38" | 32.62" | 0.40" | 27.40" | 18.3 F | N/A |
| 10/30 | 37 F | 56 F | 46 F | 2.44" | 32.68" | 0.50" | 27.50" | 18.8 F | N/A |
| 10/31 | 36 F | 55 F | 46 F | 2.51" | 32.75" | 0.50" | 27.50" | 19.2 F | N/A |
