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Weather Information for Des Moines, IA
Current Conditions
82°
feels like 88°
Clear
Dew Point73°
Humidity:74%
Wind:S 6
Visibility:10.0 miles
Barometer:29.92
Sunrise:6:44 AM
Sunset:7:42 PM
Temperature Changes
24 Hour:1° 
7 Day:10° 
1 Year:18° 
Highs & Lows
Today:95° / 75°
Yesterday:95° / 75°
September 2026:97° / 75°
1 Year Ago:72° / 46°
Last updated at 11:45 PM
Watches, Warnings & Advisories
Heat Advisory
Issued: Friday, 9/4 1:06 PMStarted: Friday, 9/4 7:53 PMEnds: Saturday, 9/5 7:00 PM
  • WHAT: Heat index values up to 105.

  • WHERE: Portions of central and southern Iowa.

  • WHEN: Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

  • IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS: While heat index values may not reach 105 degrees each day, the combination of the longevity of the heat and little or limited relief during the overnight periods with warm lows have prompted the multi-day Heat Advisory.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Affected Area
Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Black Hawk, Boone, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Clarke, Crawford, Dallas, Davis, Decatur, Greene, Grundy, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Polk, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Sac, Story, Tama, Taylor, Union, Wapello, Warren, Wayne, Webster

Last updated at 12:09 AM
Forecast
Friday, 9/4
Tonight:
Mostly clear. Low around 72°, with temperatures rising to around 76° overnight. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday, 9/5
High:96°
Low:72°
Sunny
Saturday:
Sunny, with a high near 96°. Heat index values as high as 106°. Northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night:
Partly cloudy. Low around 72°, with temperatures rising to around 74° overnight. Heat index values as high as 103°. East wind around 7 mph.
Sunday, 9/6
High:89°
Low:69°
Chance of Rain Showers then Chance of Showers & Thunderstorms
Sunday:
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89°. East southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69°. East southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday, 9/7
High:89°
Low:72°
Chance of Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Labor Day:
A chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89°. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72°.
Tuesday, 9/8
High:97°
Low:73°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance of Showers & Thunderstorms
Tuesday:
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97°. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73°. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday, 9/9
High:91°
Low:68°
Showers & Thunderstorms Likely
Wednesday:
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91°. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68°. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday, 9/10
High:85°
Low:65°
Chance of Showers & Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Thursday:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85°. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night:
A slight chance of rain showers after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65°.
Last updated at 12:09 AM
Last 24 Hours
TimeConditionsDew PointHumidityWindVisibilityBarometer
10:54 PM CDT
Mostly Clear, 84°
(92° heat index)
75°74%SSE 610.0 miles29.92
9:54 PM CDT
Partly Cloudy, 86°
(94° heat index)
74°67%SE 610.0 miles29.92
8:54 PM CDT
Mostly Cloudy, 89°
(98° heat index)
74°61%ESE 510.0 miles29.91
7:54 PM CDT
Mostly Clear, 90°
(98° heat index)
73°58%SE 610.0 miles29.89
Sunset: 7:42 PM
6:54 PM CDT
Mostly Clear, 92°
(100° heat index)
72°52%SSE 610.0 miles29.89
5:54 PM CDT
Mostly Clear, 93°
(101° heat index)
72°51%SSW 810.0 miles29.88
4:54 PM CDT
Mostly Clear, 94°
(101° heat index)
71°48%SSW 810.0 miles29.88
3:54 PM CDT
Mostly Cloudy, 95°
(103° heat index)
71°46%SSW 14 / G 1810.0 miles29.88
2:54 PM CDT
Mostly Cloudy, 94°
(101° heat index)
71°48%SSW 11 / G 2210.0 miles29.89
1:54 PM CDT
Mostly Cloudy, 93°
(100° heat index)
71°49%SSW 15 / G 2110.0 miles29.89
12:54 PM CDT
Partly Cloudy, 92°
(98° heat index)
70°49%SSW 1110.0 miles29.91
11:54 AM CDT
Partly Cloudy, 90°
(95° heat index)
70°52%SW 1410.0 miles29.92
10:54 AM CDT
Partly Cloudy, 87°
(93° heat index)
71°59%SSW 910.0 miles29.92
9:54 AM CDT
Mostly Cloudy, 85°
(89° heat index)
70°61%S 1110.0 miles29.91
8:54 AM CDT
Mostly Cloudy, 81°
(84° heat index)
69°67%S 810.0 miles29.92
7:54 AM CDT
Partly Cloudy, 77°
(78° heat index)
69°77%S 510.0 miles29.91
6:54 AM CDT
Partly Cloudy, 75°
(76° heat index)
68°79%S 710.0 miles29.90
Sunrise: 6:44 AM
5:54 AM CDT
Mostly Clear, 77°
(78° heat index)
68°74%S 610.0 miles29.88
4:54 AM CDT
Mostly Clear, 77°
(78° heat index)
68°74%S 510.0 miles29.88
3:54 AM CDT
Mostly Clear, 78°
(79° heat index)
68°71%S 710.0 miles29.86
2:54 AM CDT
Clear, 78°
(79° heat index)
68°71%S 710.0 miles29.86
1:54 AM CDT
Clear, 79°
(80° heat index)
69°72%SSE 710.0 miles29.87
12:54 AM CDT
Clear, 80°
(83° heat index)
69°69%SSE 810.0 miles29.87
11:54 PM CDT
Clear, 81°
(84° heat index)
69°67%SSE 710.0 miles29.87
Currently in Des Moines:
Clear, 82°
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