Des Moines · July
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 85°F, dipping to 67°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
85° / 67°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
11 mph
What July feels like in Des Moines
Sunrise
05:55
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:45
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Des Moines in July
The kit for July in Des Moines: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
July vs the surrounding months
vs June
+2° avg high
-3 rain days
Des Moines in June →
July
85°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: morning
vs August
+2° avg high
-3 rain days
Des Moines in August →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Des Moines in July?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Des Moines in July?+
Average high 85°F, average low 67°F.
How does July compare to surrounding months in Des Moines?+
Compared to June (avg high 83°F), July is warmer. Compared to August (avg high 83°F), July is warmer.
Does it rain often in Des Moines in July?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in July, on average.