National Weather Service forecast

West Des Moines, Iowa Weather

45°Overnight: Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind WNW 9 to 13 mph
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West Des Moines 7-Day Forecast

  1. Overnight
    45°F
    Slight Chance Rain Showers
    18% chance of precipitation

    A slight chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

  2. Wednesday
    52°F
    Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
    19% chance of precipitation

    A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Cloudy. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

  3. Wednesday Night
    44°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
    28% chance of precipitation

    A chance of rain showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

  4. Thursday
    53°F
    Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
    39% chance of precipitation

    A chance of rain showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

  5. Thursday Night
    40°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    6% chance of precipitation

    Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

  6. Friday
    50°F
    Partly Sunny
    5% chance of precipitation

    Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

  7. Friday Night
    31°F
    Partly Cloudy

    Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

  8. Saturday
    54°F
    Mostly Sunny
    1% chance of precipitation

    Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

  9. Saturday Night
    36°F
    Mostly Clear
    1% chance of precipitation

    Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

  10. Sunday
    60°F
    Sunny
    1% chance of precipitation

    Sunny, with a high near 60.

  11. Sunday Night
    38°F
    Clear

    Clear, with a low around 38.

  12. Monday
    66°F
    Sunny

    Sunny, with a high near 66.

  13. Monday Night
    42°F
    Clear

    Clear, with a low around 42.

  14. Tuesday
    65°F
    Sunny

    Sunny, with a high near 65.

Issued by the National Weather Service (DMX office), updated .

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About West Des Moines

Population (2020 Census)
68,723
Coordinates
41.550, -93.781
Elevation
892 ft
NWS forecast office
DMX
Time zone
America/Chicago
Sunrise today
6:50 AM CST
Sunset today
5:06 PM CST
Daylight today
10 h 16 min

West Des Moines Weather Questions

What is the weather forecast for West Des Moines, Iowa?

Overnight: A slight chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Wednesday: A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Cloudy. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Will it rain or snow in West Des Moines this week?

The best chance of precipitation is Thursday at 39%. Periods with a 30% chance or more: Thursday (39%).

How warm and how cold will it get in West Des Moines this week?

The warmest day is Monday, with a high near 66°F. The coldest night is Friday Night, with a low near 31°F.

What time are sunrise and sunset in West Des Moines today?

Sunrise is at 6:50 AM CST and sunset is at 5:06 PM CST, for 10 h 16 min of daylight.

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