Des Moines, IA — Iowa residents will enjoy a stretch of warm, sunny spring weather through midweek before conditions shift toward possible thunderstorms Thursday evening.
According to the National Weather Service, clear skies and highs near 70°F will dominate the forecast from Wednesday through Thursday evening across Polk County and surrounding areas. Des Moines will hit a high of 61°F Tuesday under sunny skies, with mild northwest winds. Winds are expected to calm by Tuesday night, bringing clear, chilly conditions with lows dipping to 37°F.
Wednesday looks mostly sunny with highs around 70°F, but changes arrive late. A 30% chance of showers begins Wednesday night, increasing to 50% by Thursday night. Thunderstorms may develop late Thursday evening and continue into Friday. Travelers on I-235 and local roadways should monitor for changing conditions during evening commutes.
5-Day Spring Forecast for Des Moines:
- Tuesday (April 15): Sunny, high near 61°F. Calm, clear evening with a low around 37°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 70°F. Chance of showers increases after 1 a.m.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 75°F. 50% chance of thunderstorms.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 72°F. Breezy with light cloud cover.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high near 64°F with lows around 43°F.
