In 156 days · Sat, Mar 13, 2027
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When
Saturday, March 13th, 2027
Where
E Locust St. & Pennsylvania Ave., Des Moines IA
Distances
5K · Half · Marathon
Typical weather
30–49°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
34–51°F
dry
2025
39–70°F
dry
2024
42–67°F
dry
2023
22–25°F
dry
2022
27–58°F
dry
2021
34–56°F
dry
2020
30–48°F
dry
2019
46–60°F
rain
2018
26–42°F
dry
2017
24–31°F
rain
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30°F at the start.
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