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Autumn Temperatures for Eastern Third of the Country; Super Typhoon Approaching Guam

Cooler and less humid conditions for the eastern third of the nation as a cold slides off the east coast. Combination of dry and breezy conditions may result in spread of wildfires across the lower Mississippi Valley. In addition, fire weather conditions linger into portions of Southern California. For Guam, a super typhoon is approaching. Read More >

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.8 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Oct 3:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Des Moines IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Light south southeast wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Des Moines IA
 41.61°N 93.63°W
Last Update:
1:26 am CDT Oct 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Oct 18, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 24, 2026
 
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