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Weather in Des Moines, Iowa

10:09 PM

Now

79° F

Feels Like 79°

Precipitation 40 %

Wind 7 mph

Humidity 65 %

Today

Day 90°

Night 70°

Precipitation 55 %

Wind 13

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.

Des Moines Weather Forecast Updated

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (September 14, 2024)

Day

81°

Night

66°

Wind

6 mph

UV Index

Precipitation

Air quality in Des Moines

NOW

56 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 13.37 µg/m³

PM10 13.98 µg/m³

O₃ 36.30 ppb

NO₂ 8.39 ppb

SO₂ 0.65 ppb

CO 232.25 ppb

PM_2.5 – 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.

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