Des Moines is waking to clear skies and temperatures in the low 40s, but the afternoon will feel more like an early-October bonus than mid-November. Sunshine should push temperatures near 64 degrees Tuesday before a cooler, windier pattern takes over for the rest of the week.
Warm Tuesday Gives Way To Wind
The latest National Weather Service forecast calls for a dry, sunny Tuesday, with highs in the 60s. Temperatures are expected to fall into the low 60s during the afternoon and upper 40s by evening. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 44, and no watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the area. ([forecast.weather.gov](https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=txt&issuedby=DMX&product=AFD&site=NWS&version=1&utm_source=openai))
The forecast has firmed up considerably from Monday's outlook, which still carried a more noticeable rain chance into the middle of the week. The updated picture is drier for Des Moines, but it replaces the rain concern with a sharper wind shift and a quicker cooldown, as outlined in Hoodline's earlier forecast. ([hoodline.com](https://hoodline.com/2026/11/des-moines-basks-in-67-degree-cameo-before-november-remembers-what-month-it-is/?utm_source=openai))
Veterans Day Brings Gusty Winds
Wednesday, Veterans Day, should stay sunny with a high near 58 degrees, with northwest gusts of at least 25 to 35 mph and potentially higher gusts in some locations. Temperatures will slide toward the low 50s during the afternoon, so outdoor plans may start comfortably and end with a noticeably brisker feel.
The colder air settles in Wednesday night, when mostly clear skies and north-northwest winds will help temperatures fall to around 36 degrees. Thursday will be mostly sunny but cooler, with a high near 46 and a low around 27, followed by Friday's high near 43 and another subfreezing morning near 26.
Weekend Rebound Stays Modest
Saturday offers a small recovery with sunny skies and a high near 47. Sunday should be sunny to mostly sunny. Monday's high is forecast in the 60s.
