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Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.69 in (1006.6 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 24 Feb 6:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Des Moines International Airport IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Des Moines International Airport IA
 41.54°N 93.63°W
Last Update:
6:42 am CST Feb 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CST Feb 24, 2026-6pm CST Mar 2, 2026
 
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