Des Moines, IA Weather Forecast
Local 7-day forecast
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Local Weather Overview
This forecast page for Des Moines, IA is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: Apr 9, 2026 2:46 PM CDT.
The active forecast window currently covers Apr 11 to Apr 15, 2026 for Des Moines, IA.
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- Page focus
- city weather
- Forecast window
- Apr 11 to Apr 15, 2026
- Latest sync
- Apr 9, 2026 2:46 PM CDT
- Forecast office
- DMX
- Source
- NOAA / NWS
Daily Outlook
This Week in Des Moines
Monday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Des Moines at 83 degrees F.
Wednesday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 44 degrees F.
The strongest winds are forecast for Monday at about 12 to 21 mph SSW.
Precipitation is mentioned in 10 upcoming forecast periods.
Forecast Details
- Last updated
- Apr 9, 2026 2:46 PM CDT
- Coverage
- 5 days
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Forecast office
- DMX
- Radar station
- KDMX
Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.
Open NOAA sourceExtended Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
A chance of rain showers before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Detailed Forecast
| Period | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
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Saturday
Apr 11
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
65°F |
7 to 13 mph
SE
|
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Saturday Night
Apr 11
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
60°F |
14 mph
S
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Sunday
Apr 12
|
Showers And Thunderstorms
|
74°F |
14 to 20 mph
SSW
|
|
Sunday Night
Apr 12
|
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
63°F |
12 to 16 mph
SSW
|
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Monday
Apr 13
|
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
83°F |
12 to 21 mph
SSW
|
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Monday Night
Apr 13
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
61°F |
12 to 17 mph
SSW
|
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Tuesday
Apr 14
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
76°F |
9 to 14 mph
SW
|
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Tuesday Night
Apr 14
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
48°F |
13 mph
WSW
|
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Wednesday
Apr 15
|
Chance Rain Showers
|
65°F |
12 mph
WSW
|
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Wednesday Night
Apr 15
|
Chance Rain Showers
|
44°F |
6 to 10 mph
WSW
|
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