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3 AM

71°
RealFeel® 73°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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rain drop 20%
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Mostly clear

WindNNE 5 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity92%

Indoor Humidity92% (Very Humid)

Dew Point69° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover11%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

4 AM

70°
RealFeel® 72°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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rain drop 20%
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Mostly clear

WindNNE 5 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity93%

Indoor Humidity93% (Very Humid)

Dew Point68° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover11%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 AM

70°
RealFeel® 71°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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rain drop 20%
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Mostly clear

WindNNE 5 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity94%

Indoor Humidity94% (Very Humid)

Dew Point68° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 AM

69°
RealFeel® 71°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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rain drop 20%
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Mostly sunny

RealFeel Shade™71°

WindN 5 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.3 (Low)

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity95%

Indoor Humidity95% (Very Humid)

Dew Point67° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™2 (Dark)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 AM

68°
RealFeel® 72°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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rain drop 13%
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Mostly sunny

RealFeel Shade™69°

WindN 5 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity99%

Indoor Humidity95% (Very Humid)

Dew Point68° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 AM

70°
RealFeel® 75°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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rain drop 0%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™72°

WindN 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity93%

Indoor Humidity93% (Very Humid)

Dew Point68° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™7 (Bright)

Cloud Cover63%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling26500 ft

9 AM

74°
RealFeel® 81°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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rain drop 0%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™76°

WindN 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index3.2 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity84%

Indoor Humidity84% (Very Humid)

Dew Point69° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™7 (Bright)

Cloud Cover62%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling28200 ft

10 AM

77°
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 0%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™79°

WindNNE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index4.6 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity76%

Indoor Humidity76% (Very Humid)

Dew Point69° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™7 (Bright)

Cloud Cover63%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 AM

80°
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 0%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™82°

Heat Index83°

WindNNE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index5.6 (High)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity68%

Indoor Humidity68% (Very Humid)

Dew Point69° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling25100 ft

12 PM

82°
RealFeel® 92°
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 0%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™84°

Heat Index85°

WindNE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index6.7 (High)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity64%

Indoor Humidity64% (Very Humid)

Dew Point69° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling20200 ft

1 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 1%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™85°

Heat Index87°

WindENE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index6.6 (High)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity60%

Indoor Humidity60% (Very Humid)

Dew Point68° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling15300 ft

2 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 3%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™86°

Heat Index88°

WindNE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index6.1 (High)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity58%

Indoor Humidity58% (Very Humid)

Dew Point68° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling16600 ft

3 PM

85°
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 3%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™86°

Heat Index88°

WindNE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index4.8 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity57%

Indoor Humidity57% (Very Humid)

Dew Point68° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling17900 ft

4 PM

86°
RealFeel® 92°
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 3%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™87°

Heat Index89°

WindNNE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index3.3 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity55%

Indoor Humidity55% (Very Humid)

Dew Point68° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling19200 ft

5 PM

85°
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 3%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™87°

Heat Index89°

WindNNE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.5 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity56%

Indoor Humidity56% (Very Humid)

Dew Point68° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling22800 ft

6 PM

84°
RealFeel® 89°
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 3%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™86°

Heat Index88°

WindNNE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.7 (Low)

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity58%

Indoor Humidity58% (Very Humid)

Dew Point68° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling26400 ft

7 PM

83°
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 2%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™85°

Heat Index87°

WindNNE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity60%

Indoor Humidity60% (Very Humid)

Dew Point68° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover69%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 PM

82°
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 0%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™85°

Heat Index85°

WindNE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.3 (Low)

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity64%

Indoor Humidity64% (Very Humid)

Dew Point69° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™2 (Dark)

Cloud Cover53%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 PM

79°
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 0%
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Partly cloudy

Heat Index80°

WindNE 5 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity72%

Indoor Humidity72% (Very Humid)

Dew Point69° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 PM

78°
RealFeel® 81°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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rain drop 0%
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Partly cloudy

WindNE 5 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts5 mph

Humidity76%

Indoor Humidity76% (Very Humid)

Dew Point70° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 PM

75°
RealFeel® 78°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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rain drop 0%
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Partly cloudy

WindENE 5 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts5 mph

Humidity83%

Indoor Humidity83% (Very Humid)

Dew Point70° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

Hourly Weather Forecast for West Des Moines

AccuWeather's hourly forecast for West Des Moines provides hour-by-hour temperatures, RealFeel® Temperature, and precipitation probability through the next 10 days. The current hour shows 71° with a RealFeel® of 73°, mostly clear with a 20% 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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