Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1022.1 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 2:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 68. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
 41.58°N 93.63°W
1:26 am CDT Jul 13, 2026
3am CDT Jul 13, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2026
 
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