Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)
Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.
Overcast
59°F
15°C
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind Speed | N 3 mph |
| Barometer | 29.74 in (1006.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 58°F (14°C) |
| Visibility | 9.00 mi |
| Last update | 15 Apr 7:54 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Des Moines International Airport IA
Today
High: 74 °F
Severe
ThunderstormsTonight
Low: 55 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
CloudyThursday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely and
WindyFriday Night
Low: 38 °F
Showers
Likely and
BreezySaturday
High: 51 °F
Slight Chance
Showers and
WindySaturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Mostly
ClearSunday
High: 59 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the evening. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 9 to 13 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Windy, with a south wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Windy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Des Moines International Airport IA
41.54°N 93.66°W
41.54°N 93.66°W
6:46 am CDT Apr 15, 2026
8am CDT Apr 15, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 21, 2026
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