Des Moines residents will wake up to a refreshing Monday morning with clear skies and temperatures near 73 degrees by afternoon. Conditions stay calm, but patchy fog could impact early drivers on I-235 before sunshine quickly burns it off.
According to the National Weather Service, northwest winds of 3 to 7 mph will keep Monday comfortable. Overnight lows drop to 49 degrees, making for one of the coolest nights of late August. By Tuesday, highs return to the mid-70s under bright skies, but heat builds by midweek as clouds increase.
Travelers can expect smooth conditions Monday and Tuesday, with no rain in sight. Still, drivers should stay alert in early morning hours, especially along rural roads, as overnight cooling could bring limited visibility from fog pockets. Families heading outdoors can enjoy near-perfect picnic and park weather through Tuesday.
By Wednesday, temperatures rise near 79 with partly sunny skies, followed by highs in the 80s Thursday and Friday. Humidity also begins to creep upward, signaling the return of late-summer heat across central Iowa. Energy use could climb by the end of the week as air conditioners switch back on.
Residents should take advantage of the mild start to the week for outdoor projects or evening activities. Conditions turn warmer but remain dry through Friday. More changes could arrive heading into next weekend as clouds thicken and storms may develop.
Warnings remain minimal for now, but forecasters will continue to monitor for late-week weather shifts.
Five-Day Forecast for Des Moines, Iowa
- Monday: Sunny, high 73, low 49. Light north winds.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 74, low 52. Mostly calm.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 79, low 57.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 80, low 58.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 79, low 60.
