2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Des Moines, IA vs Farmingdale, NY

Change Cities
Highlights
- Farmingdale has 23.1% more rainy days than Des Moines.
- Farmingdale has 17.6% less Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Farmingdale scores 5.8% better than Des Moines
 Des Moines, IAFarmingdale, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock722443
Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

   |    Reply

Dude · 
Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Des Moines

Reviews for Farmingdale    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Town great, centerally located to all parkways and shopping. Town up and coming with new places to live & eat. Sports oriented town! Great place to live  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

none  More

   |    Reply

I don't really know too much about the cost of living here. I am renting a 3-bedroom house for $2400/month. This is a residential area of neat homes and a business area  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Farmingdale


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.