Des Moines · November
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 49°F, low 32°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
49° / 32°F
Humidity
67%
Rain days
9/mo
Wind
14 mph
What November feels like in Des Moines
Sunrise
08:04
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:55
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 November
The kit for November in Des Moines: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
November vs the surrounding months
vs October
-14° avg high
-2 rain days
Des Moines in October →
November
49°F avg high
9 rain days
Best: midday
vs December
+10° avg high
0 rain days
Des Moines in December →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Des Moines in November?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Des Moines in November?+
Average high 49°F, average low 32°F.
How does November compare to surrounding months in Des Moines?+
Compared to October (avg high 63°F), November is cooler. Compared to December (avg high 39°F), November is warmer.
Does it rain often in Des Moines in November?+
Expect about 9 measurable rain days in November, on average.