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Weather in Des Moines, Iowa

07:54 AM
Now
Foggy Weather
72° F
Feels Like 77°
Precipitation 1 %
Wind 7 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 2
Humidity 93 %
Today
Cloudy Weather
Day 93°
Night 75°
Precipitation 1 %
Wind 7 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 10

Warning: High UV Index Today: 10

High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take precautions: wear a hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen regularly if you’ll be outdoors for extended periods.

Des Moines Weather Forecast Updated

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Weather Forecast History
Last Year's Weather on This Day (July 25, 2025)
Stormy Weather

Day

84°

Night

72°

Wind

6 mph

Precipitation

97 %

Air Quality in Des Moines

NOW
18 AQI
Good air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 4.34 µg/m³
PM10 4.44 µg/m³
O3 0.006 ppm
NO2 1.8 ppb
SO2 0 ppb
CO 0.12 ppm
NH3 1.88 µg/m³
NO 0.23 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.54.34 µg/m³
PM104.44 µg/m³
O310.87 µg/m³
NO23.35 µg/m³
SO20.05 µg/m³
CO135.37 µg/m³
NH31.88 µg/m³
NO0.23 µg/m³

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Des Moines

Moderate Expected Likely

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued July 25 at 4:48AM CDT until July 25 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Jul 25, 4:48 AM Jul 25, 9:00 AM
WHAT: For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values near
or exceeding 105 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning,
dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 110 possible.

WHERE: Portions of central, south central and southwest Iowa.

WHEN: For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CDT this morning.
For the Heat Advisory, from noon today to noon CDT Sunday. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses. Low visibility could make
driving conditions hazardous.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Updated: Jul 25, 6:27 AM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 4:48AM CDT until July 26 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Jul 25, 12:00 PM Jul 26, 12:00 PM
WHAT: For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values near
or exceeding 105 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning,
dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 110 possible.

WHERE: Portions of central, south central and southwest Iowa.

WHEN: For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CDT this morning.
For the Heat Advisory, from noon today to noon CDT Sunday. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday evening.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses. Low visibility could make
driving conditions hazardous.
+ Read More
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Updated: Jul 25, 6:27 AM Source: NWS Alert