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Wednesday, Apr 30.

AM Rain
6:10 am

8:13 pm
CDT
AM Rain
64°F / 54°F
  • Wind: 12mph SE
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Precip. probability: 66%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • UV index: 5
On Wednesday, in Des Moines, drizzly conditions are expected in the morning.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted for today. Predicted temperatures will peak at a comfortable 64.4°F and dip to a minimum of a crisp 53.6°F.
The expected peak temperature today will be a few degrees higher than the average April maximum of 59.7°F.
Sunrise was at 6:10 am and sunset will be at 8:13 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 3min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
11:31 am CDT
Partly Cloudy
  • 63°F
  • Feels like: 63°F
  • Wind: 11mph ESE
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Dewpoint: 39°F
  • Pressure: 29.98"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
Currently, in Des Moines, the sky is a mix of clouds and sunshine.
The temperature is a breezy 62.6°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum expected 64.4°F for today.

Weather radar - Des Moines, IA

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The current temperature (11:31 am CDT) is 62.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Des Moines for today?
On Wednesday, in Des Moines, occasional morning showers are expected before the weather changes.
Will it rain today?
There is a high chance of rainfall, but precipitation will be minimal.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 64.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 53.6°F.
The highest temperature will be slightly warmer than the average maximum of 59.7°F in April. The lowest temperature will be notably higher than the average low of 42.4°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today in Des Moines?
On Wednesday, in Des Moines, sunrise was at 6:10 am and sunset will be at 8:13 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Des Moines have today?
In Des Moines, today, there will be 14h and 3min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

12 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 12mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Precip. probability: 75%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
1 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 12mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
2 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
8 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Sunset: 8:13 pm
9 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
10 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 9mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 49%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
11 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph E
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Today, in Des Moines, a combination of gloomy and wet weather is forecasted.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rain is forecasted at 12 pm, 1 pm, 10 pm and 11 pm.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 57.2°F and the highest temperature of 64.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be around 2 pm.
The highest temperature will be a few degrees higher than April's average maximum of 59.7°F. The expected low will be more alike with what’s common in May than the current April average of 42.4°F.
Updated: Apr 30, 2025 @ 16:31:55 UTC
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA

  • en: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
  • es: Des Moines, Iowa, EE.UU.
  • hr: Demojn, Ajova, SAD
  • sr: Demojn, Ajova, SAD
  • zh: 得梅因, 爱荷华州, 美国
  • Latitude: 41.600545°
  • Longitude: -93.609106°
  • Elevation: 873 ft
  • Current time: 12:05pm CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:10 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:13 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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