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Des Moines, Iowa vs Columbus, In Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Des Moines, Iowa, Usa and Columbus, In, Usa is approximately 707 km or 440 mi.
  • To reach Des Moines, Iowa in this distance one would set out from Columbus, In bearing 295.9° or WNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Des Moines, Iowa bearing 291° or WNW .
  • Des Moines, Iowa has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa) whereas Columbus, In has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
  • Des Moines, Iowa is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome whereas Columbus, In is in or near the warm temperate moist forest biome.
  • The mean temperature is 1.4 °C (2.5°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 5.1 °C (9.2°F) more in Des Moines, Iowa. The continentality subtype is truly continental as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 200 mm (7.9 in) less which is equivalent to 200 l/m² (4.91 US gal/ft²) or 2,000,000 l/ha (213,813 US gal/ac) less. About 4/5 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 2.5° lower in Des Moines, Iowa than in Columbus, In.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Des Moines, Iowa relative to Columbus, In. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Columbus, In vs Des Moines, Iowa.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -5 (-8) -4 (-7) -3 (-5) -1 (-2) -1 (-1) +0 (0) +1 (+1) +0 (0) -2 (-3) -2 (-3) -3 (-6) -5 (-9) -2 (-4)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -4 (-7) -3 (-6) -2 (-4) -1 (-1) 0 (0) +0 (+1) +1 (+2) +1 (+1) -1 (-1) 0 (-1) -3 (-5) -4 (-8) -1 (-2)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -4 (-6) -3 (-5) -2 (-3) 0 (-1) +1 (+1) +1 (+1) +2 (+3) +1 (+3) +0 (+1) +1 (+1) -2 (-3) -4 (-7) -1 (-1)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -38 (-1) -37 (-1) -45 (-2) -20 (-1) -23 (-1) +45 (+2) -22 (-1) +14 (+1) +23 (+1) -2 (0) -45 (-2) -50 (-2) -200 (-8)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 12' -0h 07' -0h 01' +0h 05' +0h 11' +0h 14' +0h 13' +0h 07' +0h 01' -0h 05' -0h 11' -0h 14'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -2.6 -2.5 -2.5 -2.5 -2.6 -2.5 -2.5 -2.6 -2.5 -2.5 -2.5 -2.5   -2.5

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