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Weather in Des Moines, Iowa

10:40 AM
Now
Cloudy WeatherCloudy weather, overcast skies with clouds.
82° F
Feels Like 90°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 10 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11
Humidity 65 %
Today
Cloudy WeatherCloudy weather, overcast skies with clouds.
Day 91°
Night 73°
Precipitation 3 %
Wind 12 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11+

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Other:

Humid with intervals of cloud cover and sun.

Des Moines Weather Forecast Updated

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (August 15, 2024)

Stormy WeatherStormy weather, thunderstorms.

Day

88°

Night

72°

Wind

8 mph

UV Index

6

Precipitation

55

Air quality in Des Moines

NOW
54 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 9.70 µg/m³
PM10 9.87 µg/m³
O₃ 43.11 ppb
NO₂ 2.22 ppb
SO₂ 0.56 ppb
CO 196.41 ppb
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is currently in the acceptable range. However, sensitive individuals should be aware of potential risks from certain pollutants.