2021 Long Range Weather Forecast for Des Moines, IA
See long range weather forecasts for the next 60 days from The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Our long range forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations and weddings to sporting events and outdoor activities.
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Note: Long range forecasts are regional, not city-specific.
Free 2-Month Weather Forecast
| Dates | Weather Conditions |
|---|---|
| Jan 1-9 | Sunny; cold, then mild |
| Jan 10-18 | Scattered showers, mild |
| Jan 19-20 | Rain and wet snow |
| Jan 21-31 | Snow showers, cold |
| January | temperature 31° (2° above avg.) precipitation 0.5" (0.5" below avg.) |
| Dates | Weather Conditions |
|---|---|
| Feb 1-8 | Sunny, quite mild |
| Feb 9-14 | Rainy periods, mild |
| Feb 15-23 | Snow, then sunny, mild |
| Feb 24-25 | Flurries, very cold |
| Feb 26-28 | Snow north, rain south |
| February | temperature 41° (10° above avg.) precipitation 1.5" (avg.) |
Annual Weather Summary
November 2020 to October 2021
November 2020 to October 2021
Winter temperatures will be well above normal, on average, with the coldest periods in mid-December, from late December into early January, and in late February. Precipitation will be below normal, with snowfall below normal in most places. The snowiest periods will be in mid-November, early to mid-December, and mid-February. April and May temperatures will be above normal in the north and below normal in the south, with below-normal rain. Summer will be cooler and drier than normal, with the hottest periods in early July and mid-August. September and October will bring below-normal temperatures and rainfall.
About the Heartland Region
The Heartland long range weather region includes all or part of the following states: ILLINOIS (Belleville, Galesburg, Moline, Quincy, Rock Island), IOWA (Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City, Waterloo), KANSAS (Kansas City, Olathe, Overland Park, Topeka, Wichita), MISSOURI (Columbia, Independence, Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield), NEBRASKA (Bellevue, Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha), SOUTH DAKOTA (Yankton), WISCONSIN (Baraboo, Fitchburg, Madison, Middleton, Monroe).
Heartland Neighboring Regions
Here are the regions that neighbor the Heartland long range weather region:
Temperature and Precipitation November 2020 to October 2021
Reader Comments
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Hot
It is the end of April here in Missouri and I am so so hot I am suffering . When should I expect colder weather so I don't have to run a window AC , a fan and a central cooling system in my house ??
Cooling
October
Cooler "May" Happen
Hi, Mariya: Haha… Michael above may have a good point, but meanwhile, expect for temps to get back down to where they belong this month. Thanks for asking!
weather in november 2018
I a,m getting married November 3rd 2018 any predictions on weather?
weather in november 2018
I forgot to mention I am getting married in west plains, mo
Sigh
I'm tired of cold already. Sigh. I'm ready to turn off the heat and soak up the sun.
Weather May 19th 2018
Wondering what the weather might be like on the 19th of May in Wesley Iowa 50483
April
Well reading the comments and that it’s supposed to be rainy...and we have a snowstorm today...wish I could post a picture...I wouldn’t be asking...lol
Weather in May
Daughters wedding is coming up on May the 5th 2018. What's the weather for eastern Iowa
Outside wedding Oct 5, 2018
I am having an outside wedding in Kansas City, MO on October 5, 2018. Hoping it doesn't rain and weather is good. Any answers?
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