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Iowa Weather Nov. 2: Des Moines Faces 100% Rain Chance as Thanksgiving Nears
DES MOINES, IA – A wet start to November is expected in Des Moines, with showers becoming widespread Monday, Nov. 2, and thunderstorms possible before rain chances begin decreasing Tuesday night.
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-10-31T09:09:16.714Z
DES MOINES, IA – A wet start to November is expected in Des Moines, with showers becoming widespread Monday, Nov. 2, and thunderstorms possible before rain chances begin decreasing Tuesday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, precipitation chances reach 100% Monday, with rainfall amounts between one half and three quarters of an inch possible. Temperatures are expected to reach near 69 degrees before cooler conditions return later in the week.
Saturday, Oct. 31, brings showers mainly before 10 a.m., with a 60% chance of precipitation and a high near 65 degrees. New rainfall amounts are expected to remain below one tenth of an inch.
Sunday, Nov. 1, offers a temporary break, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 67 degrees. Clouds increase Sunday night, bringing a 40% chance of showers after 1 a.m. and possible rainfall amounts between one tenth and one quarter of an inch.
Iowa Weather: Heavy Rain Chances Increase Nov. 2 3 Monday brings the greatest likelihood of precipitation, with showers expected and thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. The National Weather Service forecasts a 100% chance of precipitation, with breezy conditions and a high near 69 degrees.
Showers continue Monday night, with thunderstorms possible before 10 p.m. and again after 1 a.m. Rain chances remain elevated at 90%, with overnight temperatures near 59 degrees.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, brings an 80% chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. Temperatures reach near 66 degrees before falling to around 47 degrees Tuesday night.
Thanksgiving Outlook Remains Uncertain The early November rain pattern comes as Iowa residents begin preparing for Thanksgiving, although the available forecast does not extend to the Nov. 26 holiday.
No specific Thanksgiving rain, snow or temperature forecast can be established from the current outlook.
For now, Des Moines residents should expect the wettest conditions Monday into Tuesday, followed by improving weather Wednesday, Nov. 4, when mostly sunny skies and a high near 62 degrees are forecast. Mostly sunny conditions continue Thursday, with a high near 63 degrees.