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69°

Clear sky

H:78°  L:51°  ·  Feels like 70°

Clear sky and dry. High 78°F, low 51°F.

  1. 69°
  2. 75°
  3. 77°
  4. 78°
  5. 78°
  6. 76°
Feels like 70°
Wind 3 mph S
Humidity 62%
UV index 4
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Des Moines weather right now

Today
Clear sky, 69°F now. High 78° / low 51°, dry.
Tomorrow
Overcast, 76° / 49°.
This weekend
Sat 74°, Sun 76°

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Today’s briefing

Clear sky and dry. High 78°F, low 51°F.

Automated summary based on live conditions

Hourly forecast

Next 24 hours

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  1. 69°
  2. 75°
  3. 77°
  4. 78°
  5. 78°
  6. 76°
  7. 72°
  8. 68°
  9. 65°
  10. 63°
  11. 61°
  12. 59°

Outlook

Seven-day forecast

Full details
  1. Mainly clear 78°51° 1% rain
  2. Overcast 76°49° 2% rain
  3. Overcast 74°55° 0% rain
  4. Overcast 76°57° 1% rain
  5. Light drizzle 66°51° 8% rain
  6. Drizzle 53°49° 17% rain
  7. Overcast 63°50° 23% rain

Right now

Air quality, pollen and comfort

UV index 3.8 Max 4, Moderate
Air quality 23, Low European AQI
Wind 3 mph S
Humidity 62% Humidity
Pressure 993 hPa Pressure
Sunrise 07:34 Sunset 18:22
Precipitation 0 mm 1% chance of rain today

Map

Des Moines weather map

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What to do today

Walk outside

adjust

Go early, seek shade and carry water.

Running

avoid

Run early or move indoors.

Cycling

adjust

Avoid the hottest part of the day and carry water.

Outdoor dining

adjust

Choose shade and keep hydrated.

Photography

check

Check cloud cover and available light before heading out.

Weather questions

Plan your day in Des Moines

What is the weather in Des Moines today?

Clear sky and 69°. The forecast high is 78° and the low is 51°.

Will it rain in Des Moines today?

The highest rain chance shown for today is 1%, with 0 mm shown for current conditions.

What is the UV index in Des Moines?

The current UV index is 3.8, with a forecast maximum of 4. The level is Moderate.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Des Moines?

Sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset is at 18:22, local time.

Where does the Des Moines forecast come from?

Conditions and forecasts use Open-Meteo. Available air quality and pollen readings use CAMS data.

Weather by Open-Meteo through the cached weather snapshot feed. Air quality and pollen via CAMS.

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