Des Moines · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 33°F, low 15°F. Layering becomes the workout. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
33° / 15°F
Humidity
69%
Rain days
9/mo
Wind
14 mph
What February feels like in Des Moines
Sunrise
08:09
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:47
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Des Moines in February
The kit for February in Des Moines: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+2° avg high
0 rain days
Des Moines in January →
February
33°F avg high
9 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-16° avg high
-3 rain days
Des Moines in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Des Moines in February?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Des Moines in February?+
Average high 33°F, average low 15°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Des Moines?+
Compared to January (avg high 31°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 49°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Des Moines in February?+
Expect about 9 measurable rain days in February, on average.