Weather forecast for todayWest Des Moines, IA
Weather forecast for today
Current condition 7:45 am CDT
- 34°F
- Feels like:34°F
Sunny
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 1mphS 180°
- Humidity: 94%
- Dewpoint: 34°F
- Pressure: 30.57"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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At the moment, in West Des Moines, the perfect day for a walk, with a clear sky and a warm sun.
The temperature is a cold 33.8°F. The current temperature is far from the maximum of 59°F forecasted for today.
The temperature is a cold 33.8°F. The current temperature is far from the maximum of 59°F forecasted for today.
Saturday Oct 17, 2026
- 59°F
- 41°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 4%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 13mphSSW 202°
- Humidity: 58%
- UV index: 4
- Sunrise: 7:29 am CDT
- Sunset: 6:30 pm CDT
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On Saturday, October 17, sun-filled conditions are expected to persist.
The maximum temperature will be a refreshing 59°F, while the minimum temperature will be an icy 41°F.
Today, the predicted peak temperature is expected to mirror October's average high of 60.6°F.
Sunrise was at 7:29 am and sunset will be at 6:30 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 1min.
The maximum temperature will be a refreshing 59°F, while the minimum temperature will be an icy 41°F.
Today, the predicted peak temperature is expected to mirror October's average high of 60.6°F.
Sunrise was at 7:29 am and sunset will be at 6:30 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 1min.
Hourly overview
Hourly temperatures
Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 57°C.
Coldest hour: 8 am 34°C.
Coldest hour: 8 am 34°C.
Chance of precipitation
Highest chance: 3%.
Hourly weather forecast
- 8 am
- 34°F
- Feels like:34°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 3%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 2mphSSW 200°
- Humidity: 92%
- Pressure: 30.56"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 9 am
- 39°F
- Feels like:36°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 4mphS 188°
- Humidity: 85%
- Pressure: 30.56"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 1
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- 10 am
- 45°F
- Feels like:41°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 1%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 5mphSSW 196°
- Humidity: 69%
- Pressure: 30.56"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 1
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- 11 am
- 50°F
- Feels like:45°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 9mphSSW 203°
- Humidity: 55%
- Pressure: 30.53"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 3
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- 12 pm
- 54°F
- Feels like:50°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 11mphSSW 209°
- Humidity: 47%
- Pressure: 30.5"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 4
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- 1 pm
- 55°F
- Feels like:54°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 11mphSSW 213°
- Humidity: 42%
- Pressure: 30.47"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 4
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- 2 pm
- 57°F
- Feels like:55°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 12mphSSW 208°
- Humidity: 41%
- Pressure: 30.45"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 4
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- 3 pm
- 59°F
- Feels like:55°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 12mphSSW 207°
- Humidity: 40%
- Pressure: 30.42"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 3
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- 4 pm
- 57°F
- Feels like:55°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 13mphSSW 203°
- Humidity: 39%
- Pressure: 30.39"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 1
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- 5 pm
- 57°F
- Feels like:55°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 11mphSSW 195°
- Humidity: 40%
- Pressure: 30.36"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 6 pm
- 55°F
- Feels like:54°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 11mphSSW 191°
- Humidity: 43%
- Pressure: 30.36"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:30 pm
- 7 pm
- 54°F
- Feels like:50°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 1%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 9mphS 184°
- Humidity: 47%
- Pressure: 30.36"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 8 pm
- 52°F
- Feels like:48°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 9mphS 182°
- Humidity: 54%
- Pressure: 30.36"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 9 pm
- 50°F
- Feels like:46°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 10mphS 186°
- Humidity: 58%
- Pressure: 30.36"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 10 pm
- 48°F
- Feels like:45°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 10mphS 191°
- Humidity: 62%
- Pressure: 30.36"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 11 pm
- 46°F
- Feels like:43°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 9mphSSW 193°
- Humidity: 66%
- Pressure: 30.36"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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Today, mainly sunny weather and a cloudless sky are anticipated.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 59°F and the lowest temperature of 33.8°F. The warmest part of the day is anticipated around 3 pm.
The temperature today will be comparable to the average high in October. Today, the nighttime low will be also moderately lower than October's typical minimum of 44.8°F.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 59°F and the lowest temperature of 33.8°F. The warmest part of the day is anticipated around 3 pm.
The temperature today will be comparable to the average high in October. Today, the nighttime low will be also moderately lower than October's typical minimum of 44.8°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:45:09 UTC
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Frequently asked questions
Currently (7:45 am CDT) it is 33.8°F in West Des Moines.
Today, in West Des Moines, conditions remain stable and sunny, with little cloud presence.
Today, the highest temperature will be 59°F, while the lowest temperature will be 41°F.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be relatively lower than the average low of 44.8°F.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be relatively lower than the average low of 44.8°F.
On Saturday, in West Des Moines, sunrise was at 7:29 am and sunset will be at 6:30 pm (CDT).
Today in West Des Moines, the daylight will last for 11h and 1min.
West Des Moines, Iowa, USA
- en: West Des Moines, Iowa, USA
- es: West Des Moines, Iowa, EE.UU.
- hr: Vest De Mojn, Ajova, SAD
- mk: Vest De Mojn, Ajova, SAD
- sr: Vest De Mojn, Ajova, SAD
- zh: 西得梅因, 爱荷华州, 美国
- Latitude: 41.577212°
- Longitude: -93.711332°
- Elevation: 830 ft
- Current time: 7:45am CDT
- Sunrise: 7:29 am CDT
- Sunset: 6:30 pm CDT
- Timezone: America/Chicago
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