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Current conditions at
Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)
Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.
Overcast
63°F
17°C
| Humidity | 90% |
| Wind Speed | SW 5 mph |
| Barometer | 29.76 in (1007.1 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 60°F (16°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 May 12:54 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles NNW Des Moines IA
Overnight

Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-stormsMonday Night

Low: 54 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 63 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly SunnyTuesday Night

Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday

High: 62 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night

Low: 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday

High: 65 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 65. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. South wind 13 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Des Moines IA
41.61°N 93.63°W
41.61°N 93.63°W
12:56 am CDT May 18, 2026
1am CDT May 18, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026



