2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Des Moines, IA vs Portsmouth, NH

Change Cities
Highlights
- Portsmouth has 39.6% more rainy days than Des Moines.
- Portsmouth has 2.9% less Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Portsmouth scores 1.4% worse than Des Moines
 Des Moines, IAPortsmouth, NHUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock118106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
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 Portsmouth    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Portsmouth


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.