Des Moines, IA – Des Moines residents can look forward to near-perfect spring weather to start the week, with sunny skies and warming temps through Tuesday before a slight chance of thunderstorms arrives Wednesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, Monday and Tuesday will bring sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s, with Monday reaching 71°F and Tuesday peaking near 76°F. Winds will stay light and variable, making for ideal outdoor conditions across Polk County.
Clouds begin to increase Tuesday night, and a weak frontal boundary could bring a 20% chance of showers or a thunderstorm between 4–10 p.m. Wednesday. No severe weather is expected, but brief downpours or isolated lightning could occur.
The rest of the week looks calm and warm, with dry weather returning Thursday and highs climbing toward 80°F by the weekend.
Des Moines 5-Day Forecast:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 76°F.
- Wednesday: Slight chance of PM storms, high 77°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 74°F.
- Friday: Sunny and mild, high 74°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and warm, high 80°F.
