Des Moines, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
49°F
Cloudy
Cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 49°F | Cloudy | 13 mph W | 13% |
| Tonight | 43°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph W | 24% |
| Thursday | 52°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy | 12 mph NW | 24% |
| Thursday Night | 40°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 8 mph NNW | 8% |
| Friday | 49°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph NNE | 2% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph NNE | 0% |
| Saturday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 3 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Sunny | 3 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Clear | 3 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 66°F | Sunny | 3 to 8 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 64°F | Sunny | 3 mph NNW | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph NNE | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Des Moines, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 18
First fall frost
Oct 20
Growing season
184 days
Hardiness zone
5b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Des Moines Intl Ap, Ia (5 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.