Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)
Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.
Overcast
59°F
15°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | E 5 mph |
| Barometer | 29.69 in (1004.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 57°F (14°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 15 Apr 5:54 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Des Moines IA
Today
High: 73 °F
Severe
ThunderstormsTonight
Low: 53 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
CloudyThursday
High: 77 °F
Becoming
SunnyThursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 80 °F
Breezy.
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 37 °F
Showers
LikelySaturday
High: 50 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
BreezySaturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Mostly
ClearSunday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the evening. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
41.56°N 93.6°W
41.56°N 93.6°W
1:26 am CDT Apr 15, 2026
6am CDT Apr 15, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 21, 2026
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