OVERALL LIVING SCOREC
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Des Moines, IA
Thinking of moving to Des Moines? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Des Moines.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade D
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F14 (4%)
Avg Days Under 32°F120 (33%)
Wet/Rainy Days74 (20%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days252 (69%)
Gloomy Overcast Days49 (13%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.24 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade F
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)6136 (High)
Cooling Demand (CDD)1087 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts17 (5%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade B
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days195 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeApr 15
Avg First Fall FreezeOct 27
Yearly Water Demand41.1"
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