Iowa Weather: Warm Days Ahead With Spotty Rain Chances This Weekend
DES MOINES, IOWA – After a stretch of mild weather, Iowans can expect warmer temperatures and a few rain chances as the week progresses. While the majority of the state will enjoy dry and pleasant conditions, spotty showers may arrive heading into the weekend.
Midweek Sunshine and Comfortable Conditions
By Wednesday evening, skies will remain partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Humidity levels are staying low, making for a comfortable evening across Central Iowa. Temperatures will dip into the low 70s after sunset, creating pleasant late-summer nights.
Thursday’s forecast calls for more sunshine and slightly warmer conditions, with highs climbing into the low to mid-80s. Humidity may tick upward but is not expected to create major discomfort.
Rain Chances Increase by Friday and the Weekend
A weak system moving in from the west could bring additional cloud cover and isolated showers by Friday afternoon, primarily affecting western Iowa. Most of the state, however, will remain dry through the end of the workweek.
Heading into the weekend, cloud cover is expected to expand eastward with scattered showers developing. Rainfall is forecast to stay light, with limited thunderstorm activity. Central Iowa’s best chance for precipitation appears to be Sunday into Monday, though showers will remain scattered and far from widespread.
Extended Outlook
- Today: Early clouds, turning partly sunny with highs around 82°F. Light south-southwest winds.
- Tonight: A few clouds, low near 58°F. Winds light from the southwest.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny skies, high 82°F. Winds northwest at 5–10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear with a few clouds, low around 59°F. Winds east-northeast at 5–10 mph.
With the bulk of the state staying dry and temperatures settling into a comfortable late-summer pattern, the coming days should be ideal for outdoor plans. For continued updates on Iowa’s changing weather and severe weather alerts, follow ChicagoMusicGuide.com.