Weather in West Des Moines, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 50265, 50266
Heavy rain
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 89% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 52°F with winds near 10 mph.
60°F, 23% rain chance and 15 mph wind.
Visibility is around 3 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.
Current temperature is 56°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 89%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in West Des Moines
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
West Des Moines is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.58°N latitude and 93.71°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
West Des Moines weather today
Heavy rain and 56°F in West Des Moines, IA. Today's high is 61°F with a 93% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 98%, pressure is 30.09 inHg, and visibility is about 3 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in West Des Moines
Sunrise is at 07:06 AM and sunset is at 07:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 68°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 71%.