Sunrise & Sunset Times in Des Moines — February 2026

Sunrise & Sunset in Des Moines During February

February marks a turning point as daylight increases noticeably in Des Moines. Each day brings roughly two to three extra minutes of sunlight compared to the day before. The sun climbs higher at noon, strengthening the warmth of midday light. Civil twilight expands on both ends of the day, giving photographers longer golden-hour windows. By late February, evening light lingers well past where it was in January — a clear signal that spring is on the approach.

Golden Hour & Twilight in February

During February, golden hour in Des Moines lasts approximately 56 minutes each morning and evening. The low sun angle during these periods produces warm, directional light prized by photographers and filmmakers. Civil twilight — the period when the sun is just below the horizon — adds extra usable light before sunrise and after sunset, extending the practical daylight window beyond the times shown in the table above.

Through February, days in Des Moines are lengthening by roughly 2.6 minutes per day, adding up to about 1h 9m over the course of the month.

February 2026 Summary — Des Moines

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