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Historical Race Day Weather for the Des Moines Marathon

Weather Averages for Last 15 Years

Race Day Temperatures	High: 66°F (19°C) Low: 43°F (6°C)
Race Start Conditions	45°F (7°C) Humidity: 75% Partly Cloudy N 6 mph
PR Score	98.07
Course Score	98.39

October 20, 2024

Race Day Temperatures	High: 81°F (27°C) Low: 52°F (11°C)
Race Start Conditions	57°F (14°C) Humidity: 53% Clear SW 5 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	97.25 (98.00)
Course Score	98.00

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October 15, 2023

Race Day Temperatures	High: 53°F (12°C) Low: 45°F (7°C)
Race Start Conditions	47°F (8°C) Humidity: 85% Overcast N 9 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.00 (98.00)
Course Score	98.00

October 16, 2022

Race Day Temperatures	High: 56°F (13°C) Low: 40°F (4°C)
Race Start Conditions	41°F (5°C) Humidity: 68% Partly Cloudy WNW 7 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.11 (98.00)
Course Score	98.11

October 17, 2021

Race Day Temperatures	High: 72°F (22°C) Low: 41°F (5°C)
Race Start Conditions	43°F (6°C) Humidity: 77% Clear WSW 4 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.11 (98.00)
Course Score	98.11

October 20, 2019

Race Day Temperatures	High: 62°F (17°C) Low: 39°F (4°C)
Race Start Conditions	41°F (5°C) Humidity: 89% Partly Cloudy SE 4 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.11 (98.00)
Course Score	98.11

October 21, 2018

Race Day Temperatures	High: 61°F (16°C) Low: 28°F (-2°C)
Race Start Conditions	29°F (-2°C) Humidity: 85% Clear ENE 6 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.11 (98.00)
Course Score	98.11

October 15, 2017

Race Day Temperatures	High: 58°F (14°C) Low: 43°F (6°C)
Race Start Conditions	46°F (8°C) Humidity: 77% Overcast NW 12 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.11 (98.00)
Course Score	98.11

October 16, 2016

Race Day Temperatures	High: 78°F (26°C) Low: 59°F (15°C)
Race Start Conditions	63°F (17°C) Humidity: 99% Mostly Cloudy N 2 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	94.38 (98.00)
Course Score	98.50

October 18, 2015

Race Day Temperatures	High: 67°F (19°C) Low: 51°F (11°C)
Race Start Conditions	49°F (9°C) Humidity: 45% Partly Cloudy S 9 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.69 (98.00)
Course Score	98.69

October 19, 2014

Race Day Temperatures	High: 66°F (19°C) Low: 39°F (4°C)
Race Start Conditions	44°F (7°C) Humidity: 86% Mostly Clear S 6 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.69 (98.00)
Course Score	98.69

October 20, 2013

Race Day Temperatures	High: 64°F (18°C) Low: 43°F (6°C)
Race Start Conditions	46°F (8°C) Humidity: 64% Partly Cloudy SE 4 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.69 (98.00)
Course Score	98.69

October 21, 2012

Race Day Temperatures	High: 81°F (27°C) Low: 46°F (8°C)
Race Start Conditions	46°F (8°C) Humidity: 86% Partly Cloudy ESE 7 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.69 (98.00)
Course Score	98.69

October 16, 2011

Race Day Temperatures	High: 63°F (17°C) Low: 43°F (6°C)
Race Start Conditions	50°F (10°C) Humidity: 66% Mostly Cloudy NNE 8 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.69 (98.00)
Course Score	98.69

October 17, 2010

Race Day Temperatures	High: 67°F (19°C) Low: 41°F (5°C)
Race Start Conditions	43°F (6°C) Humidity: 65% Partly Cloudy No Wind
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.69 (98.00)
Course Score	98.69

2009

Race Day Temperatures	High: 62°F (17°C) Low: 32°F (0°C)
Race Start Conditions	34°F (1°C) Humidity: 82% Partly Cloudy S 9 mph
PR Score (Normal Score)	98.69 (98.00)
Course Score	98.69