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Current conditions at
Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)
Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.
Overcast
71°F
22°C
| Humidity | 90% |
| Wind Speed | S 5 mph |
| Barometer | 29.99 in (1015.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 68°F (20°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 4 Aug 10:54 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Des Moines IA
Today
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-stormsTonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy RainWednesday
High: 73 °F
Heavy Rain
then Showers
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light east wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
41.58°N 93.63°W
41.58°N 93.63°W
8:52 am CDT Aug 4, 2026
11am CDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
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