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Current conditions at
Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)
Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.
A Few Clouds
83°F
28°C
| Humidity | 57% |
| Wind Speed | S 13 mph |
| Barometer | 29.90 in (1011.6 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 66°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 85°F (29°C) |
| Last update | 3 Aug 6:54 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Des Moines IA
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
ShowersTuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
LikelyWednesday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
41.58°N 93.63°W
41.58°N 93.63°W
5:31 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
7pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
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