Des Moines
United States · 243K
Lifestyle Calendar
When this city supports your activity — and when it fights you.
Des Moines
United States
Dinner Outside6 – 10 pm
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Verdict
Jan: 0% viability
0Feb: 0% viability
0Mar: 9% viability
9Apr: 33% viability
33May: 61% viability
61Jun: 86% viability
86Jul: 84% viability
84Aug: 86% viability
86Sep: 85% viability
85Oct: 35% viability
35Nov: 3% viability
3Dec: 0% viability
0Cold
Friction Breakdown
Heat
Cold
Wind
Rain
Humid
Air Q.
Best months: Jun–SepChallenging: Jan–Apr, Oct–Dec
ComfortableModerateUncomfortable
Based on 2014–2024 hourly climate data · Updated Mar 2025Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Annual and monthly PM2.5 levels against WHO guidelines.
Des Moines
United States
Annual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
7.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
8.88.8 µg/m³ — Good
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
5.95.9 µg/m³ — Good
5.25.2 µg/m³ — Good
5.65.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.76.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
7.07.0 µg/m³ — Good
7.77.7 µg/m³ — Good
8.28.2 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
8.88.8 µg/m³ — Good
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
5.95.9 µg/m³ — Good
5.25.2 µg/m³ — Good
5.65.6 µg/m³ — Good
6.76.7 µg/m³ — Good
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
6.56.5 µg/m³ — Good
7.07.0 µg/m³ — Good
7.77.7 µg/m³ — Good
8.28.2 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: Mar–MayWorst months: Jan, Aug, Dec
Good5–10 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholdsConfidence: ●●●
Sun & UV Profile
Monthly sunshine, sky clarity, and UV exposure patterns.
Des Moines
United States
Annual Summary
Sunshine
2,505hrs/yr
Clear sky
49%
Worst month
3.0hrs/day
Vit D months
7.1months
UV 8+ days
37days/yr
UV 11+ days
0days/yr
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Daily hrs
5.85.8 hrs — Moderate
8.68.6 hrs — Sunny
9.09.0 hrs — Sunny
9.99.9 hrs — Sunny
9.39.3 hrs — Sunny
1212 hrs — Very Sunny
1212 hrs — Very Sunny
1111 hrs — Very Sunny
1010 hrs — Very Sunny
8.98.9 hrs — Sunny
7.67.6 hrs — Good
6.66.6 hrs — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
5.85.8 hrs — Moderate
8.68.6 hrs — Sunny
9.09.0 hrs — Sunny
9.99.9 hrs — Sunny
9.39.3 hrs — Sunny
1212 hrs — Very Sunny
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1212 hrs — Very Sunny
1111 hrs — Very Sunny
1010 hrs — Very Sunny
8.98.9 hrs — Sunny
7.67.6 hrs — Good
6.66.6 hrs — Good
Best months: Jun–AugWorst months: Jan, Nov–Dec
ModerateGoodSunnyVery Sunny
Based on ERA5 sunshine data · CAMS UV indexConfidence: ●●●