Weather forecast for today
West Des Moines, IA

Weather forecast for today

Wednesday, Apr 30.

Showers
6:10 am

8:13 pm
CDT
Showers
64°F / 54°F
  • Wind: 12mph SE
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • UV index: 5
On Wednesday, in West Des Moines, showers will occur, with brief dry spells in between.
The likelihood of precipitation for today is high. However, the rainfall will be light. The expected temperature range extends from a high of a comfortable 64.4°F to a low of a crisp 53.6°F.
The day’s highest temperature is predicted to be a couple of degrees higher than the standard April average of 59.5°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

Mostly Cloudy
11:48 am CDT
Mostly Cloudy
  • 64°F
  • Feels like: 63°F
  • Wind: 12mph ESE
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Dewpoint: 41°F
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
In West Des Moines, currently, conditions remain mostly cloudy, with overcast moments.
The temperature is a comfortable 64.4°F, while the apparent temperature is a similar 62.6°F. The current temperature is the highest temperature for today.

Weather radar - West 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 temperature at 11:48 am CDT is 64.4°F.
What is the weather forecast for West Des Moines for today?
On Wednesday, in West Des Moines, showers are expected, with occasional breaks in the rain throughout the day.
Will it rain today?
With a probability of 54%, light precipitation of 0.16" is anticipated.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 64.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 53.6°F.
The maximum temperature will be slightly warmer than the average highest temperature of 59.5°F in April. The lowest temperature will be noticeably higher than the average low of 42.4°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Wednesday, in West Des Moines, sunrise was at 6:10 am and sunset will be at 8:13 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
Today, the daylight will last for 14h and 3min.

Hourly weather forecast

12 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 13mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
1 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Wind: 12mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Precip. probability: 61%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
2 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph 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: 10mph 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: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Sunset: 8:13 pm
9 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
10 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 9mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
11 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 8mph E
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Today, a combination of cloudy and rainy weather is predicted.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rainfall is predicted at 1 pm, 10 pm and 11 pm.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 57.2°F and a maximum of 64.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 1 pm and 2 pm.
The forecasted high will be relatively higher than the typical April maximum of 59.5°F. The lowest temperature is more resembling May's average minimum of 53.1°F than the usual minimum of 42.4°F in April.
Updated: Apr 30, 2025 @ 16:48:54 UTC
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West Des Moines, Iowa, USA

  • en: West Des Moines, Iowa, USA
  • es: West Des Moines, Iowa, EE.UU.
  • hr: 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: 11:48am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:10 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:13 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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