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Today weather in Des Moines
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
9°
Overcast
Today, Des Moines will experience cool weather, with temperatures ranging between -2 °F and 8 °F. It'll be quite breezy in Des Moines Today with average wind speeds of 21 km/h.
9° / -3°
Temp
0%
Rain
21 km/h
Wind
71%
Humidity
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Des Moines hourly forecast for today
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| 12:00 AM | 01:00 AM | 02:00 AM | 03:00 AM | 04:00 AM | 05:00 AM | 06:00 AM | 06:50 AM | 07:00 AM | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM | 06:00 PM | 06:04 PM | 07:00 PM | 08:00 PM | 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | ||
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| temperatures | 5.2° | 3.6° | 2.3° | 1.4° | 0.8° | -0.2° | -0.6° | Sunrise | -1° | -0.8° | -0.3° | 0.5° | 1.4° | 2.7° | 5° | 6.6° | 7.1° | 7.8° | 7.3° | 5.1° | Sunset | 2.8° | 1.2° | -0.2° | -1.4° | -2° | |
| feels like | 2.4° | 0.8° | 0.9° | 0.1° | -0.5° | -2.2° | -3.5° | -4.7° | -5.1° | -4.8° | -3.9° | -2.8° | -1.4° | 1.4° | 3.3° | 4.6° | 6° | 5.5° | 2.4° | -0.6° | -2.8° | -4.7° | -6.3° | -6.7° | |||
| wind speed | 21 km/h | 17 km/h | 16 km/h | 17 km/h | 16 km/h | 17 km/h | 18 km/h | 17 km/h | 16 km/h | 17 km/h | 19 km/h | 19 km/h | 18 km/h | 17 km/h | 14 km/h | 13 km/h | 14 km/h | 17 km/h | 17 km/h | 19 km/h | 22 km/h | 21 km/h | 19 km/h | 17 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 19° | 28° | 32° | 36° | 50° | 55° | 61° | 60° | 63° | 60° | 59° | 71° | 71° | 83° | 82° | 71° | 50° | 41° | 39° | 36° | 37° | 35° | 30° | 33° | |||
| wind direction | NNE | NNE | NNE | NE | NE | NE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | E | E | ENE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NNE | NNE | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 62% | 66% | 69% | 73% | 71% | 75% | 90% | 88% | 87% | 80% | 72% | 65% | 61% | 57% | 55% | 54% | 53% | 55% | 66% | 77% | 80% | 81% | 82% | 77% | |||
| dew point | -1.6° | -2.4° | -3.1° | -3.3° | -4.1° | -3.5° | -2.6° | -2.8° | -3.2° | -3.6° | -4.3° | -4.6° | -4.3° | -3.8° | -1° | -0.6° | -1.2° | -0.1° | 1° | -0.8° | -2.5° | -3.3° | -4.2° | -6° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 98% | 97% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 98% | 67% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 5% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Des Moines today
The weather in Des Moines today is expected to be slightly warmer than usual, with a forecast temperature of 9 °F, compared to an average of 6 °F for February 28th in recent years.
temperatures
9 °F
rain
0 mm
wind
21 km/h
snow
0 cm
Des Moines daylight overview ☀️
Today in Des Moines, The sun rises at 06:50 and sets at 18:04, giving a total daylight duration of 11 hours and 14 minutes.
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The weather today in Des Moines - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Des Moines?
The maximum temperature for today in Des Moines is expected to be 9° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Des Moines? 🌧️
No, there is no significant chance of rain in Des Moines today. It should be a dry day.
What will be the wind speed today in Des Moines? 🌀
The wind in Des Moines is expected to blow at 21 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Des Moines today?
Given the forecast of 9 °F with a 0% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Des Moines today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Des Moines today?
The sun is expected to rise at 06:50 and set at 18:04 in Des Moines.
How accurate is the weather forecast Des Moines today? ✅
Des Moines weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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