Des Moines is waking Sunday, November 8, to clear skies and temperatures in the mid-40s, with a sunny afternoon expected to reach about 61 degrees. Northwest winds between 5 and 9 mph will add a little bite early, but the day should stay dry and comfortable for a walk, yardwork or an outdoor errand.
Sunday Sun Gives Way To A Warm Monday
The sunshine continues Sunday before Monday brings the warmest day of the week, with a high near 67 under mostly sunny skies. Sunday night will dip to around 38 degrees, followed by a Monday night low near 42. The National Weather Service expects dry conditions through both days.
Cooler Weather Arrives After Veterans Day
Tuesday remains sunny with a high near 61, while Veterans Day on Wednesday should be mostly sunny and cooler at around 56 degrees. Thursday and Friday will feel more like November, with highs near 49 and mostly sunny skies.
Clear Skies Could Bring A 31-Degree Night
The sharpest chill arrives Thursday night, when mostly clear skies and light winds could send temperatures down to about 31 degrees. Saturday rebounds slightly to near 56, and rain chances remain minimal across the extended forecast.
The updated outlook trims the early-week highs slightly from Hoodline's earlier forecast while making the late-week cooldown more pronounced. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Des Moines area.
