Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)
Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.
Overcast
69°F
21°C
| Humidity | 84% |
| Wind Speed | S 8 mph |
| Barometer | 29.71 in (1005.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 64°F (18°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 14 Apr 8:54 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Des Moines IA
Today
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-stormsTonight
Low: 60 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely and
BreezyFriday Night
Low: 40 °F
Showers
Likely and
BreezySaturday
High: 51 °F
Partly Sunny
and Breezy
Detailed Forecast
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between midnight and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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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 Apr 14, 2026
9am CDT Apr 14, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 20, 2026
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