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8 AM

78°
RealFeel® 81°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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alerts

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

2:20 AM Wednesday - 10:00 AM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™81°

Heat Index80°

WindENE 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.7 (Low)

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity85%

Indoor Humidity85% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover78%

Rain0.05 in

Visibility4 mi

Cloud Ceiling12000 ft

9 AM

78°
RealFeel® 86°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Mostly sunny
alerts

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

2:20 AM Wednesday - 10:00 AM Wednesday

RealFeel Shade™82°

WindNE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.8 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity81%

Indoor Humidity81% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 AM

78°
RealFeel® 87°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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rain drop 49%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™82°

WindNNE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index4.2 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity81%

Indoor Humidity81% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover38%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 AM

78°
RealFeel® 85°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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rain drop 66%
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Partly sunny w/ t-storms

RealFeel Shade™78°

WindNE 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index5.4 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity81%

Indoor Humidity81% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover45%

Rain0.15 in

Visibility4 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

12 PM

78°
RealFeel® 91°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 49%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™83°

Heat Index80°

WindENE 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index7.7 (Very High)

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity81%

Indoor Humidity81% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover45%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

1 PM

80°
RealFeel® 93°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 44%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™84°

Heat Index83°

WindENE 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index8.4 (Very High)

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity79% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover45%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 PM

81°
RealFeel® 94°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 34%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™86°

Heat Index86°

WindENE 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index7.7 (Very High)

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity77%

Indoor Humidity77% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover45%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 PM

82°
RealFeel® 93°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 34%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™87°

Heat Index88°

WindENE 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index5.7 (High)

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity75%

Indoor Humidity75% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point74° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover45%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

4 PM

84°
RealFeel® 93°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 37%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™89°

Heat Index90°

WindE 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index4.2 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity73%

Indoor Humidity73% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point74° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover45%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 PM

85°
RealFeel® 94°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 43%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™90°

Heat Index93°

WindENE 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.8 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity70%

Indoor Humidity70% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point74° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover45%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 PM

83°
RealFeel® 90°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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rain drop 47%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™88°

Heat Index89°

WindENE 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.8 (Low)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity74%

Indoor Humidity74% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point74° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover45%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 PM

81°
RealFeel® 85°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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rain drop 51%
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Partly sunny w/ t-storms

RealFeel Shade™85°

Heat Index87°

WindENE 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.8 (Low)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity79% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point74° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover45%

Rain0.05 in

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 PM

80°
RealFeel® 86°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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rain drop 40%
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Mostly cloudy

RealFeel Shade™86°

Heat Index85°

WindENE 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity80%

Indoor Humidity80% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point74° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 PM

79°
RealFeel® 85°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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rain drop 34%
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Mostly cloudy

Heat Index80°

WindENE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity85%

Indoor Humidity85% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point74° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover81%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 PM

77°
RealFeel® 83°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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rain drop 39%
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Cloudy

WindE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity88%

Indoor Humidity88% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover90%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 PM

76°
RealFeel® 82°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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rain drop 49%
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Cloudy

WindE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity90%

Indoor Humidity90% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling26400 ft

Hourly Weather Forecast for Des Moines

AccuWeather's hourly forecast for Des Moines provides hour-by-hour temperatures, RealFeel® Temperature, and precipitation probability through the next 10 days. The current hour shows 78° with a RealFeel® of 81°, thunderstorms with a 58% chance of precipitation. Each hourly forecast includes wind speed, humidity, air quality, UV index, and the AccuLumen Brightness Index™, AccuWeather's measure of perceived outdoor light intensity. Forecasts are generated by proprietary systems developed by AccuWeather meteorologists since 1962.

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