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Des Moines, IA Weather: 68° Warmup, Rain Likely Nov. 20
Des Moines, IA – Central Iowa residents can expect a noticeable warming trend this week, with temperatures climbing from the 50s into the 60s before rain becomes likely Friday, November 20. The change
By Lena Wood · 2026-11-15T15:29:07.816Z
Des Moines, IA – Central Iowa residents can expect a noticeable warming trend this week, with temperatures climbing from the 50s into the 60s before rain becomes likely Friday, November 20. The change follows a chilly weekend and could bring wetter conditions heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, temperatures will gradually rise throughout the workweek, with breezy conditions developing Tuesday and Wednesday before the next widespread opportunity for rainfall arrives Friday.
Monday Starts Sunny With Chilly Morning Temperatures
Monday, November 16, will bring mostly sunny skies and afternoon highs ranging from 52 to 57 degrees across the forecast area.
Overnight lows could fall between 25 and 30 degrees, making for another cold start before warmer air arrives.
Tuesday, November 17, will be breezy, with highs reaching 54 to 59 degrees. Overnight temperatures should remain milder, ranging from 34 to 39 degrees.
Temperatures Could Reach the 60s Wednesday
By Wednesday, November 18, highs are expected to climb into the 57 to 62 degree range.
Breezy conditions will continue, with a chance of rain developing overnight.
Thursday, November 19, should remain mostly dry, with highs ranging from 52 to 63 degrees and overnight lows between 41 and 48 degrees.
Rain Likely Friday, November 20
Friday brings the week's most significant change as rain becomes likely across central Iowa.
Afternoon highs could reach 57 to 68 degrees, making Friday potentially the warmest day of the forecast period in some locations.
Rain chances are expected to continue into the following weekend, although specific rainfall totals were not provided.
Residents planning Friday travel or weekend outdoor activities should monitor updated forecasts as the timing and coverage of rainfall become clearer.
The National Weather Service has not indicated a severe weather threat in the supplied forecast.