Des Moines Weather Forecast
Des Moines weather: 53°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Des Moines
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 38 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 1,1 in, 1,8 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Des Moines
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16-day forecast for Des Moines
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 52° | 34% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 27% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 50° | 77% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 50° | 62% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 55° | 28% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 58° | 61% · 1,1 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 61° / 46° | 60% · 0,4 in | 22 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 44° | 28% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 43° | 13% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 51° / 36° | 13% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 35° | 9% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 38° | 10% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 48° | 30% | 18 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 48° | 19% | 16 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 45° | 13% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 13% | -- | — |
What this means for Des Moines
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 3.4°F above the 68°F typical for this month.
A 34% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 87°F.
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in Des Moines right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
May, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. January, February 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 10:40 PM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport to Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 296 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 October 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
