Des Moines Väder Prognos
Des Moines weather: 21°C, light drizzle. Varje timme forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time och visit.
Risk assessment for Des Moines
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 59 km/h and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 18 mm, 31 mm across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Des Moines
Flood Warning issued september 30 at 10:22PM CDT until oktober 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines IA
Flood Warning issued september 30 at 10:22PM CDT until oktober 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines IA
Flood Watch issued september 30 at 7:49PM CDT until oktober 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines IA
16-day forecast for Des Moines
Max / Min; Nederb.; UV
| Dag | Förhållanden | Max / Min | Nederb. | Vind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tor, okt 1 | 🌧️ Regn | 21° / 12° | 92% · 12 mm | 22 km/h | 2 |
| fre, okt 2 | ☁️ Mulet | 15° / 8° | 1% | 14 km/h | 5 |
| lör, okt 3 | ☁️ Mulet | 20° / 8° | 0% | 20 km/h | 5 |
| sön, okt 4 | ☁️ Mulet | 20° / 11° | 1% | 20 km/h | 5 |
| mån, okt 5 | ⛅ Delvis molnigt | 18° / 8° | 0% | 12 km/h | 5 |
| tis, okt 6 | ☁️ Mulet | 20° / 8° | 2% | 26 km/h | 4 |
| ons, okt 7 | ☁️ Mulet | 22° / 12° | 4% | 24 km/h | 5 |
| tor, okt 8 | ☁️ Mulet | 22° / 10° | 1% | 21 km/h | 5 |
| fre, okt 9 | ☁️ Mulet | 27° / 13° | 5% | 25 km/h | 5 |
| lör, okt 10 | ☀️ Klart | 27° / 16° | 6% | 33 km/h | 5 |
| sön, okt 11 | ☁️ Mulet | 21° / 14° | 11% | 31 km/h | 5 |
| mån, okt 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 14° / 6° | 20% · 1 mm | 24 km/h | 1 |
| tis, okt 13 | ⛅ Delvis molnigt | 17° / 3° | 16% | 17 km/h | 4 |
| ons, okt 14 | ☁️ Mulet | 23° / 10° | 17% | 15 km/h | 4 |
| tor, okt 15 | 🌨️ Light snow | 14° / 4° | 6% · 18 mm | 30 km/h | 1 |
| fre, okt 16 | ☀️ Klart | -- / -- | 9% | -- | — |
What this means for Des Moines
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 21°C is in line med the 20°C typical for this month.
A 92% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 12 mm is forecast, which is enough och soak trails and slow traffic.
Vindbyar och 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni och augusti.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Des Moines?
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Its coordinates are 41.5868, -93.625. It lies in Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in Des Moines just nu?
It is currently 21°C (69°F) med light drizzle. Luftfuktighet is 96% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Des Moines?
maj, augusti, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 8:31 AM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport och Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things och do in Des Moines?
Popular options include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Väder Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 1, 2026 at 8:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
