OVERALL LIVING SCOREC
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to West Des Moines, IA
Thinking of moving to West 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 West Des Moines.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade D
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F13 (4%)
Avg Days Under 32°F122 (33%)
Wet/Rainy Days74 (20%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days254 (70%)
Gloomy Overcast Days47 (13%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.26 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade F
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)6205 (High)
Cooling Demand (CDD)1052 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts18 (5%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade B
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days192 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeApr 16
Avg First Fall FreezeOct 26
Yearly Water Demand41.1"
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