2018 Long Range Weather Forecast for Des Moines, IA
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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.
To see long term forecasts for the entire year, pick up a copy of the annual Old Farmer’s Almanac, available online and in stores.
Note: Long range forecasts are regional, not city-specific. If your city is located inside a region, the region's forecast will apply to you.
Free 2-Month Weather Forecast
Dates | Weather Conditions |
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Apr 1-6 | Rain to snow, then sunny, cool |
Apr 7-15 | Rainy, turning mild |
Apr 16-21 | Sunny north, rainy periods south; turning cool |
Apr 22-27 | Rain, then sunny, cool |
Apr 28-30 | Rainy |
April | temperature 53° (1° below avg.) precipitation 5.5" (2" above avg.) |
Dates | Weather Conditions |
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May 1-13 | Rain, then sunny, cool |
May 14-19 | Showers, cool |
May 20-24 | T-storms, then sunny, warm |
May 25-31 | T-storms, then sunny, warm |
May | temperature 63° (1° below avg.) precipitation 4.5" (avg.) |
Annual Weather Summary: November 2017 to October 2018
Winter will be milder than normal, with above-normal precipitation and snowfall. The coldest periods will be from late November into early December, from late December into early January, and in early February. The snowiest periods will be in mid-November, early to mid- and late December, and early February. April and May will be cooler and rainier than normal. Summer will be hotter than normal, with slightly below normal rainfall. The hottest periods will be in early and late June, early and late July, and mid-August. September and October will be warmer and rainier than normal.

About the Heartland Region
The Heartland long range weather region includes all or part of the following states: ILLINOIS (Alton, 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 (Canton, Lennox, North Sioux City, Vermillion, 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 2017 to October 2018

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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?
graduation party
Hello, I am considering an outdoor graduation party on June 3, 2018. Can I expect good weather that day?
Wedding!
My wedding is also on June 3, 2018 in Springfield, MO. Any weather predictions for that day?
Outdoor wedding
I am having an outdoor wedding September 22 2018. Do I need to be considered and plan for a back up plan? TIA
It in central Illinois
It in central Illinois
May 26, 2018 weather
Daughter's outdoor wedding.....what can we look for weather wise??
Wedding early June
Getting married June 9th in Kansas City,MO. Wondering what the weather looks like for that day! Thank you
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