Des Moines drivers can expect smooth travel on I-35 and across central Iowa as dry, sunny weather dominates the final days of September. No rain is expected through the weekend, keeping roads clear for commuters and Friday night events across Polk County.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, temperatures will rise steadily, with highs near 78 on Thursday and peaking around 84 on Friday. Winds will remain light, shifting from the north to the southwest by late week, helping to lock in the warm pattern. Clear skies each night will bring cooler lows in the mid-50s, but no frost concerns are expected.
The stable stretch offers a welcome break after a damp start to the week, and families planning outdoor activities can expect ideal conditions. High school football games Friday will see crisp air under clear skies, while farmers wrapping up late harvest work will benefit from extended dry ground.
While this week marks the first official days of fall, Iowa shows no immediate signs of an early chill. Long-range models suggest temperatures will stay above average into early October, delaying the state’s first brush with winter weather.
This calm pattern remains in place at least through Tuesday, with more updates expected if any systems approach next week.
Five Day Forecast for Des Moines, Iowa
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 78. Low around 57.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 84. Low around 59.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 83. Low around 57.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 84. Low around 60.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 85. Low around 61.
