2026 Compare Cities Climate:
West Des Moines, IA vs Arden Hills, MN

Change Cities
Highlights
- Arden Hills has 12.5% less rainy days than West Des Moines.
- Arden Hills has 4.0% less Sunny Days than West Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arden Hills scores 4.3% worse than West Des Moines
 West Des Moines, IAArden Hills, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3138
 Snowfall34  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny200  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9382443
Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

   |    Reply

We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of West Des Moines

Reviews for Arden Hills    2 Reviews

Arden Hills is a great proximity to downtown, yet in a quiet/ safe suburb w/ walking and biking trails, colleges, nearby restaurants, churches and nice neighbors. If you  More

   |    Reply

Over 20 years ago

I've lived in 10 different cities in 5 different states in my 19 years, and by far the best place I could imagine for kids is Arden Hills. There are great schools in  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Arden Hills


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.