Question 1

How much rain did Des Moines, IA 50332 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.09" of rain in Des Moines, IA 50332 over the last 24 hours (full day Sat, Oct 31: 0.10"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Des Moines, IA 50332 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Des Moines, IA 50332 has received 41.83" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 31.90" (31.1% above average). Recent monthly totals: July: 6.45" (normal 3.90"); August: 4.55" (normal 4.08"); September: 12.91" (normal 3.37"); October: 1.71" (normal 2.66").

Question 3

How much rain did Des Moines, IA 50332 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.22" of rain in Des Moines, IA 50332 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Des Moines, IA 50332?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Des Moines, IA 50332 ended 16 hours ago, dropping 0.06" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Des Moines, IA 50332 measured?

Accepted Answer

Precip combines Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and ground station data with AI to measure rainfall for any point — a virtual rain gauge for Des Moines, IA 50332 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	0.70"	0.93"	−0.23" (−25%)
February	0.69"	1.17"	−0.47" (−41%)
March	2.29"	2.03"	+0.27" (+13%)
April	6.20"	3.77"	+2.43" (+65%)
May	2.70"	4.90"	−2.20" (−45%)
June	3.62"	5.10"	−1.48" (−29%)
July	6.45"	3.90"	+2.55" (+65%)
August	4.55"	4.08"	+0.48" (+12%)
September	12.91"	3.37"	+9.54" (+283%)
October	1.71"	2.66"	−0.95" (−36%)
2026 YTD Total	41.83"	31.90"	+9.93" (31.1% above average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Des Moines, IA 50332

0.09" of rain in Des Moines, IA 50332 in the last 24 hours

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