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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

A Few Clouds

31°C

88°F

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SW 20 km/h
Barometer 1012.1 mb (29.92 in)
Dewpoint 18°C (65°F)
Visibility 16 km
Heat Index32°C (90°F)
Last update 15 Jul 4:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines International Airport IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. South southeast wind around 11 km/h. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 22 °C

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. South southwest wind 11 to 16 km/h becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 29 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northwest wind around 16 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.

    Low: 16 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. North wind 14 to 18 km/h.

    High: 23 °C

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northeast wind 10 to 13 km/h.

    Low: 16 °C

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 27 °C

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °C

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. South southeast wind around 11 km/h. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. South southwest wind 11 to 16 km/h becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northwest wind around 16 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. North wind 14 to 18 km/h.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northeast wind 10 to 13 km/h.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines International Airport IA
 41.54°N 93.66°W
Last Update:
4:36 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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