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🇺🇸 Weather in Des Moines

Current Weather in Des Moines

Flood Watch issued June 5 at 12:43PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Partly cloudy
26°C
Feels like 28°C. Partly cloudy.
🌬️ 12 km/h SW
💧 69% Humidity
🧭 1010 hPa
👁️ 16.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 5.6
🌡️ Dew Point: 22°C
🌅 Sunrise: 05:41 AM
🌇 Sunset: 08:44 PM
Map Overlays:

In Des Moines right now it is 26°C and partly cloudy, feeling like 28°C. Humidity is 69% with winds around 12 km/h, and the UV index is 6 (high). Over the next few days, temperatures in Des Moines range from about 19°C to 30°C. ⚠️ Flood Watch issued June 5 at 12:43PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Hourly Forecast for Des Moines

17:00
Sunny
28°
2%
18:00
Sunny
28°
2%
19:00
Sunny
27°
2%
20:00
Overcast
26°
19%
21:00
Clear
25°
3%
22:00
Clear
24°
4%
23:00
Clear
23°
6%
00:00
Moderate or heavy rain shower
22°
92%
01:00
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
22°
91%
02:00
Moderate or heavy rain shower
22°
95%
03:00
Moderate or heavy rain shower
21°
95%
04:00
Light rain shower
21°
86%
05:00
Fog
21°
59%
06:00
Fog
21°
57%
07:00
Light rain shower
22°
83%
08:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
23°
25%
09:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
24°
15%
10:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
26°
24%
11:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
27°
19%
12:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
12%
13:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
28°
19%
14:00
Light rain shower
28°
73%
15:00
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
28°
73%
16:00
Light rain shower
28°
73%

14-Day Forecast for Des Moines

Fri, Jun 05
Heavy rain Heavy rain
30° / 20°
Sat, Jun 06
Heavy rain Heavy rain
29° / 21°
Sun, Jun 07
Moderate rain Moderate rain
26° / 19°
Mon, Jun 08
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
30° / 19°
Tue, Jun 09
Thundery outbreaks in nearby Thundery outbreaks in nearby
32° / 22°
Wed, Jun 10
Sunny Sunny
31° / 23°
Thu, Jun 11
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
28° / 19°
Fri, Jun 12
Sunny Sunny
26° / 16°
Sat, Jun 13
Sunny Sunny
25° / 15°
Sun, Jun 14
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
29° / 15°
Mon, Jun 15
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
25° / 17°
Tue, Jun 16
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
24° / 17°
Wed, Jun 17
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
27° / 16°
Thu, Jun 18
Sunny Sunny
23° / 13°

Additional Forecasts for Des Moines

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 123.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 107.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 1.1 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 0.5 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 3.3 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 3.6 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Des Moines Today

The most comfortable window in Des Moines today looks like 17:00 to 19:00, when it is around 28°C. It should stay dry through that window. The next likely rain is around 00:00.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Des Moines

What is the temperature in Des Moines right now?

The current temperature in Des Moines is 26°C (79°F), partly cloudy (feels like 28°C).

What's the weather like in Des Moines right now?

Conditions in Des Moines right now: Partly cloudy, humidity 69%, wind 12 km/h SW.

What is today's forecast for Des Moines?

Today in Des Moines: high 30°C, low 20°C, heavy rain. Chance of rain: 86%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Des Moines?

Daily highs and lows for Des Moines:

  • 2026-06-05: 30°C / 20°C
  • 2026-06-06: 29°C / 21°C
  • 2026-06-07: 26°C / 19°C
  • 2026-06-08: 30°C / 19°C
  • 2026-06-09: 32°C / 22°C
  • 2026-06-10: 31°C / 23°C
  • 2026-06-11: 28°C / 19°C
Is it going to rain in Des Moines today?

There is a 86% chance of rain in Des Moines today. Total expected precipitation: 32.06 mm.

What is the wind speed in Des Moines right now?

Wind in Des Moines is currently 12 km/h (7 mph) from the SW.

What is the UV index in Des Moines right now?

The UV index in Des Moines is currently 5.6 (moderate). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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