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Current conditions at

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.44 in (1032.1 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 1 Mar 11:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines International Airport IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. East wind around 11 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely before noon, then a chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. East wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind 8 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain likely before noon, then a chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines International Airport IA
 41.54°N 93.66°W
Last Update:
11:07 am CST Mar 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Mar 1, 2026-6pm CST Mar 7, 2026
 
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