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 West Des Moines, IADes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638.1
 Snowfall34.1  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days109.2125.3106.2
 Sunny200  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock83.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low12.6  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.8276332443
Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 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

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Over 16 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

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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

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Over 18 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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