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70°

Overcast

H:82°  L:70°  ·  Feels like 76°

Overcast and dry. High 82°F, low 70°F.

  1. 70° 44%
  2. 71° 30%
  3. 71° 17%
  4. 70° 15%
  5. 70° 16%
  6. 70°
Feels like 76°
Wind 2 mph E
Humidity 91%
UV index 6
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Des Moines weather right now

Today
Overcast, 70°F now. High 82° / low 70°, dry.
Tomorrow
Light drizzle, 85° / 68°.
This weekend
Sat 94°, Sun 82° 51% rain

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Today’s briefing

Overcast and dry. High 82°F, low 70°F.

Automated summary based on live conditions

Hourly forecast

Next 24 hours

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  1. 70° 44%
  2. 71° 30%
  3. 71° 17%
  4. 70° 15%
  5. 70° 16%
  6. 70°
  7. 70°
  8. 69°
  9. 69°
  10. 69° 17%
  11. 68° 21%
  12. 69° 21%

Outlook

Seven-day forecast

Full details
  1. Rain showers 82°70° 51% rain
  2. Light drizzle 85°68° 21% rain
  3. Heavy drizzle 97°66° 60% rain
  4. Heavy drizzle 89°65° 76% rain
  5. Mainly clear 88°59° 2% rain
  6. Drizzle 100°66° 28% rain
  7. Overcast 94°63° 28% rain

Right now

Air quality, pollen and comfort

UV index 0 Max 6, High
Air quality 29, Low European AQI
Wind 2 mph E
Humidity 91% Humidity
Pressure 988 hPa Pressure
Sunrise 06:45 Sunset 19:39
Precipitation 0 mm 51% chance of rain today

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?

Overcast and 70°. The forecast high is 82° and the low is 70°.

Will it rain in Des Moines today?

The highest rain chance shown for today is 51%, with 0 mm shown for current conditions.

What is the UV index in Des Moines?

The current UV index is 0, with a forecast maximum of 6. The level is High.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Des Moines?

Sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset is at 19:39, 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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