Weather in West Des Moines, IA
Updated 2026-08-11 10:30 local time · ZIP codes 50265, 50266
Patchy rain nearby
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
78°28% rain85°20% rain
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86°3% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 20%).
It feels like 83°F with winds near 7 mph.
89°F, 2% rain chance and 7 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 20 mph.
Current temperature is 78°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 20%.
UV index is 3.
West Des Moines weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 78°F in West Des Moines, IA. Today's high is 98°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 86%, pressure is 29.82 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in West Des Moines
Sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 08:20 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 93°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 38%.