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 |
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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.) |
Dates | Weather Conditions |
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Mar 1-5 | Rain arriving, turning mild |
Mar 6-13 | Snow, then sunny, warm |
Mar 14-23 | Showers, mild |
Mar 24-31 | Rain, then sunny, warm |
March | temperature 48° (4° above avg.) precipitation 1.5" (1" below 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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end of Feb, beginning of March
It’s be messy during this period. We’re predicting showers in late February and then rain and snow mixed for nine days. But you’ll be having such a good time, you won’t even notice!
Missouri storms
how many severe storms will we see this summer/spring they scare me to death so i want to know
long-range forecast
I cannot see how you could accurately say hiw the weather will be like months in advance. Most meteologists are hesitant to say with certainty how the weather will be like months in advance. At any rate, I'm not wearing a winter coat, anymore, in March, much less if February is abnormally cold.
They go off of weather
They go off of weather pattern and also go off if the history of the area and more they are quite accurate
NE Kansas Rainfall 2020-2023
Greetings. We are building a home in NE Kansas this Fall/Winter/Spring and are debating on having a pond dug as part of the construction process. We WANT to, but don't want to have an empty hole for more five or more years either. With that, what is your precipitation prediction for NE Kansas for 2020-2023? Thank you!
Missouri Weather
When will Missouri see cooler fall weather (St. Louis area)?
Missouri
We’re expecting cooler temperatures to arrive towards the end of October and into the start of November. We predict that November will be slightly colder than normal (1 degree F below the average).
Winter Weather Below Zero In Burlington, IA
Can you tell me when the weather will dip below zero in Burlington, IA 52601? Also accumulated snowfall over 6 inches?
I have fibromyalgia and these two weather patterns seem to bother me the most! Thanks!
Winter Weather Forecast
Although I'm in Southwest Missouri, like you I have fibromyalgia (as well as arthritis & bursitis) and winter hits my afflictions hardest, as well. I was SO hoping for a warmer winter! Ohh, well...*sigh*
Winter
What is the precipitation going to be like in Wisconsin this winter?
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