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consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

West Des Moines, IA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 84°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 17°F), with roughly 33 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for West Des Moines right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

West Des Moines climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
30°
17°
Feb
45°
24°
Mar
49°
31°
Apr
63°
42°
May
75°
53°
Jun
83°
64°
Jul
84°
66°
Aug
83°
66°
Sep
80°
60°
Oct
67°
49°
Nov
51°
35°
Dec
41°
28°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in West Des Moines today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for West Des Moines today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in West Des Moines today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for West Des Moines and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for West Des Moines?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the West Des Moines forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in West Des Moines?
Jul is typically the warmest month in West Des Moines, with average highs around 84°F.
How cold does West Des Moines get?
The coldest month in West Des Moines is Jan, when overnight lows average about 17°F.
How much rain does West Des Moines get?
West Des Moines sees roughly 33 in of precipitation a year, with Jul usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

NWSNational Weather Service
Open model · shown above ✓AWAccuWeather
Closed model · open ↗↗TWCThe Weather Channel
Closed model · open ↗↗

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