Iowans woke up on Monday, Aug. 24, to rain across the western half of the state, making for a soggy start to classes for many kids.
Here’s a look at the rainfall totals from Monday and a look ahead in the week.
How much rain did Des Moines get?
Rain showers dropped 0.2 inches of rain in Des Moines, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet.
Des Moines has received 5.48 inches in August as of Aug. 24. A typical August through this date normally sees 3.11 inches of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service. Much of that rainfall came during the opening days of the 2026 Iowa State Fair, when 3.34 inches fell Aug. 13-14…