Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)
Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.
Overcast
82°F
28°C
| Humidity | 40% |
| Wind Speed | SW 13 mph |
| Barometer | 29.61 in (1001.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 55°F (13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 81°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 14 Apr 6:54 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Des Moines IA
Tonight

Low: 59 °F
Severe
ThunderstormsWednesday

High: 76 °F
T-storms
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
ShowersThursday

High: 78 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night

Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely and
BreezyFriday Night

Low: 40 °F
Showers
Likely and
BreezySaturday

High: 50 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow and
BreezySaturday Night

Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 5am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
41.58°N 93.63°W
41.58°N 93.63°W
6:52 pm CDT Apr 14, 2026
7pm CDT Apr 14, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 21, 2026



