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West Des Moines, IA

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Thursday, Apr 24.

Heavy Rain
6:18 am

8:06 pm
CDT
Heavy Rain
min.52°F
  • Wind: 11mph NE
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 1.38"
  • UV index: 0
For the rest of Thursday, downpours are expected, leading to slick road conditions and standing water.
Intense precipitation of 1.38" is predicted for today. The lowest anticipated temperature is a cool 51.8°F.
Sunrise was at 6:18 am and sunset will be at 8:06 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 48min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
5:51 pm CDT
Partly Cloudy
  • 72°F
  • Feels like: 72°F
  • Wind: 11mph E
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Dewpoint: 61°F
  • Pressure: 29.95"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
In West Des Moines, currently, scattered clouds are present, allowing some sunlight through.
The temperature is an agreeable 71.6°F.

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 current temperature?
At 5:51 pm CDT, the temperature is 71.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for West Des Moines for today?
Today, in West Des Moines, torrential rain is anticipated, requiring extra caution while traveling.
Will it rain today?
Yes, it will rain today in West Des Moines. Be wary - intense precipitation of 1.38" is forecasted.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in West Des Moines, sunrise was at 6:18 am and sunset will be at 8:06 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
Today in West Des Moines, the daylight will last for 13h and 48min.

Hourly weather forecast

6 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph E
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10mph NNE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 8:06 pm
9 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph NNE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.51"
  • Visibility: 2mi
10 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain
  • Wind: 11mph NE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 0.51"
  • Visibility: 4mi
11 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 9mph NE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Visibility: 2mi
12 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 9mph NE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 89%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 2mi
1 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 9mph NE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 2mi
2 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 8mph NNE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 2mi
3 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 7mph NNE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 68%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 2mi
For the rest of Thursday, a combination of cloudy, stormy and rain-soaked weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is predicted from 8 pm to 11 pm. The most intense rain will be falling at 9 pm and 10 pm.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 71.6°F and a minimum of 60.8°F.
Updated: Apr 24, 2025 @ 22:51:44 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: 5:51pm CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:18 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:06 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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