DES MOINES, Iowa – The first light over the Des Moines skyline this morning glows through a thin veil of clouds, hinting at another crisp but calm start to early November. After a quiet stretch of dry skies, central Iowa will enjoy several mild, comfortable days before the next shift in fall weather arrives late this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, temperatures will steadily climb through midweek, reaching the mid to upper 60s by Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds from the south may gust near 20 mph along I-80, helping to pull in warmer air from Kansas and Missouri. These will be some of the last truly mild days before a noticeable cooldown into the weekend.
Residents planning early Veterans Day events, fall cleanups, or travel across central Iowa should use this calm stretch to prepare. Cooler, cloudier conditions move in Thursday night as a weak front passes through. Highs will slide back toward the mid-50s Friday and into the lower 50s by Saturday.
While this system stays mostly dry, the return of brisk northwest winds may signal an early taste of winter patterning. Long-range models hint at a colder push around mid-November, with the potential for Iowa’s first measurable snow before Thanksgiving. It’s too early for specifics, but early signs point to a wet, unsettled pattern later this month—possibly impacting holiday travel.
For now, expect pleasant days for yard work, early decorating, or evening walks under clear, starry skies.
Five-Day Forecast for Des Moines, IA:
Mon: 61/42 – Sunny and mild; calm winds.
Tue: 67/45 – Mostly sunny; gusts to 20 mph from southwest.
Wed: 60/38 – Sunny and breezy; cooling late.
Thu: 64/47 – Partly sunny; turning cooler by nightfall.
Fri: 59/37 – Mostly sunny; brisk northwest breeze.
