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Richmond, CA vs Des Moines, IA

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On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Des Moines. Richmond averages 262 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Des Moines, Iowa gets 35.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. Richmond, California gets 28.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Des Moines averages 32.9 inches of snow per year. Richmond averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Des Moines, Iowa
Summer High: the July high is around 85.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12.5
Rain: averages 35.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32.9 inches of snow a year

Richmond, California
Summer High: the July high is around 74.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42.5
Rain: averages 28.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Des Moines

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Des Moines is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Iowa.

6.9 / 10

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Des Moines, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Richmond

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Richmond is 8.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.6 / 10

September, August and July are the most pleasant months in Richmond, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Richmond, CA	Des Moines, IA
January	57° / 43°	31° / 13°
February	61° / 45°	36° / 17°
March	64° / 47°	49° / 28°
April	67° / 48°	62° / 39°
May	70° / 51°	72° / 51°
June	74° / 54°	81° / 61°
July	75° / 55°	86° / 65°
August	75° / 55°	84° / 63°
September	76° / 55°	76° / 53°
October	72° / 52°	63° / 41°
November	64° / 47°	48° / 29°
December	57° / 43°	34° / 17°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Richmond / Des Moines

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	1 / 30	11 / 7	0 / 6
February	0 / 0	0 / 25	10 / 7	0 / 5
March	0 / 0	0 / 21	10 / 9	0 / 3
April	0 / 0	0 / 7	6 / 11	0 / 1
May	1 / 0	0 / 0	3 / 12	0 / 0
June	2 / 3	0 / 0	1 / 11	0 / 0
July	2 / 8	0 / 0	0 / 10	0 / 0
August	2 / 6	0 / 0	0 / 9	0 / 0
September	2 / 2	0 / 0	1 / 8	0 / 0
October	1 / 0	0 / 5	4 / 9	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	0 / 18	8 / 8	0 / 2
December	0 / 0	1 / 29	10 / 8	0 / 5

September is the hottest month for Richmond with an average high temperature of 75.8°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In Richmond, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Richmond are September, August and July.

July is the hottest month for Des Moines with an average high temperature of 85.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Iowa. In Des Moines, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Des Moines are September, June and May.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Richmond with an average of 42.5°. This is warmer than most places in California.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Des Moines with an average of 12.5°. This is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Richmond, there are 8.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

In Des Moines, there are 18.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Iowa.

In Richmond, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In Des Moines, there are 135.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Richmond, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Des Moines, there are 13.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

December is the wettest month in Richmond with 5.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 58% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 28.3 inches in Richmond means that it is wetter than most places in California.

June is the wettest month in Des Moines with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 35.9 inches in Des Moines means that it is about average compared to other places in Iowa.

January is the rainiest month in Richmond with 11.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 64.5 rainy days annually in Richmond, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 49% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Des Moines with 12.3 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 6.8 rainy days. There are 107.6 rainy days annually in Des Moines, which is rainier than most places in Iowa. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Richmond, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.

An annual snowfall of 32.9 inches in Des Moines means that it is snowier than most places in Iowa.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Richmond.

January is the snowiest month in Des Moines with 8.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Richmond, CA vs Des Moines, IA

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Richmond / Des Moines

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Richmond with an average of 42.5°. This is warmer than most places in California.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Des Moines with an average of 12.5°. This is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Richmond, there are 8.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

In Des Moines, there are 18.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Iowa.

In Richmond, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In Des Moines, there are 135.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Richmond, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Des Moines, there are 13.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Richmond, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.

An annual snowfall of 32.9 inches in Des Moines means that it is snowier than most places in Iowa.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Richmond.

January is the snowiest month in Des Moines with 8.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Richmond / Des Moines

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Richmond with an average of 42.5°. This is warmer than most places in California.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Des Moines with an average of 12.5°. This is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Richmond, there are 8.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.In Des Moines, there are 18.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Iowa.

In Richmond, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.In Des Moines, there are 135.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Richmond, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.In Des Moines, there are 13.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Richmond, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.An annual snowfall of 32.9 inches in Des Moines means that it is snowier than most places in Iowa.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Richmond.January is the snowiest month in Des Moines with 8.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Richmond with an average of 42.5°. This is warmer than most places in California.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Des Moines with an average of 12.5°. This is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Richmond, there are 8.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

In Des Moines, there are 18.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Iowa.

In Richmond, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In Des Moines, there are 135.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Richmond, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.

An annual snowfall of 32.9 inches in Des Moines means that it is snowier than most places in Iowa.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Richmond.

January is the snowiest month in Des Moines with 8.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.