Flood Watch
Starts in 3 h 35 min
When
From 6 AM MDT Saturday through late Saturday night.
Where
Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood and South Central Highlands. In east central New Mexico, De Baca County and Guadalupe County. In north central New Mexico, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Far Northwest Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Northeast Highlands. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains and Southwest Chaves County.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Additional details
Showers and thunderstorms will redevelop early Saturday and expand in coverage though the afternoon. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour may cause flash flooding on already saturated soils. Arroyos, small streams and channels may quickly rise with water from heavy rainfall. Repeated rounds of storms will increase the risk for flash flooding.
http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Precautionary actions
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Areas: Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; South Central Highlands; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; De Baca County; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County
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Observed 2:00 AM MDT at KRTN

Des Moines, NM weather

Overcast and 48°9°, 8°4° colder than a typical Oct 24, storms ~9 AM–11 PM (99%).

Mostly agree

Now 48°9°

Cloudy

Wind: 6 mph9 km/h; From the north. Gusts to 28 mph45 km/h around 4 AM
Dew point: 46°8°; Comfortable
Humidity: 93%; Air 48°9°, dew point 46°8° · fog or dew likely
UV tomorrow: 5Moderate; Moderate 1–4 PM · peak 5
Pressure: 30.23 inHg1024 hPa; Steady over the next 3 h

Light rain starting around 6:45 AM.

From forecast models

Next 48 hours

5°3° cooler than this time yesterday (52°11° then, 47°8° now)

Good hours for

Drizzle until 6 AM (80%)
Gusts to 28 mph45 km/h today 4–10 AM
Rain and storms today from 9 AM (100%, 12.4 in316 mm)
Gusts to 29 mph47 km/h today 5–7 PM
Gusts to 28 mph45 km/h tomorrow 4–6 PM

TonightNear 53°12° · Rain all night (80%) · gusts to 28 mph45 km/h
This morningNear 54°12° · Rain 9 AM–noon (60%) · gusts to 27 mph43 km/h
This afternoonNear 53°12° · Storms all afternoon (100%) · gusts to 27 mph43 km/h
TonightDown to 44°7° by 4 AM · Rain all night (100%) · gusts to 29 mph47 km/h
Tomorrow morningUp to 51°11° by 11 AM · Rain all morning (70%)
Tomorrow afternoonNear 53°12° · Rain all afternoon (60%) · gusts to 28 mph45 km/h
Tomorrow nightDown to 47°8° by 1 AM · Rain all night (60%)

Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
Hour	Conditions	Temperature	Feels like	Precipitation	Wind	Humidity	Cloud cover	UV index
Sat 2a	Drizzle	53°12° (likely 50°10° to 53°12°)	53°12°	80%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	25 mph40 km/h from SW, gusts 20 mph33 km/h	86%	99%	0
Sat 3a	Cloudy	53°12° (likely 51°11° to 53°12°)	53°12°	30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	20 mph32 km/h from SW, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	85%	96%	0
Sat 4a	Cloudy	52°11° (likely 51°11° to 52°11°)	52°11°	30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	20 mph32 km/h from SW, gusts 28 mph45 km/h	88%	98%	0
Sat 5a	Cloudy	52°11° (likely 51°11° to 52°11°)	52°11°	30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	20 mph32 km/h from S, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	87%	92%	0
Sat 6a	Cloudy	52°11° (likely 51°11° to 52°11°)	52°11°	20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	20 mph32 km/h from SW, gusts 27 mph43 km/h	87%	99%	0
Sat 7a	Cloudy	50°10° (likely 50°10° to 52°11°)	44°7°	20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 24 mph39 km/h	94%	98%	0
Sat 8a	Cloudy	51°11° (likely 51°11° to 53°12°)	51°11°	20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from SW, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	91%	98%	0
Sat 9a	Cloudy	54°12° (likely 52°11° to 54°12°)	54°12°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 27 mph44 km/h	83%	99%	0
Sat 10a	Cloudy	55°13° (likely 54°12° to 56°13°)	55°13°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 24 mph38 km/h	81%	99%	0
Sat 11a	Cloudy	55°13° (likely 55°13° to 61°16°)	55°13°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 18 mph30 km/h	82%	89%	1
Sat 12p	Cloudy	54°12° (likely 54°12° to 60°16°)	54°12°	80%, 0.52 in13 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph21 km/h	85%	96%	1
Sat 1p	Cloudy	54°12° (likely 54°12° to 58°14°)	54°12°	80%, 0.52 in13 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 17 mph28 km/h	82%	87%	2
Sat 2p	Thunderstorms	55°13° (likely 55°13° to 59°15°)	55°13°	80%, 0.52 in13 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h	76%	88%	1
Sat 3p	Cloudy	52°11° (likely 52°11° to 59°15°)	52°11°	100%, 0.52 in13 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 22 mph36 km/h	83%	77%	0
Sat 4p	Drizzle	52°11° (likely 51°11° to 57°14°)	52°11°	100%, 0.52 in13 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 24 mph39 km/h	82%	86%	0
Sat 5p	Drizzle	51°11° (likely 49°9° to 55°13°)	46°8°	100%, 0.52 in13 mm	15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h	83%	97%	0
Sat 6p	Drizzle	48°9° (likely 47°8° to 53°12°)	42°6°	100%, 0.68 in17 mm	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 29 mph46 km/h	93%	99%	0
Sat 7p	Rain	46°8° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°)	39°4°	100%, 0.68 in17 mm	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 24 mph38 km/h	99%	99%	0
Sat 8p	Heavy rain	45°7° (likely 45°7° to 50°10°)	39°4°	100%, 0.68 in17 mm	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 19 mph30 km/h	98%	99%	0
Sat 9p	Heavy rain	46°8° (likely 44°7° to 49°9°)	39°4°	90%, 0.68 in17 mm	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 13 mph21 km/h	92%	100%	0
Sat 10p	Rain	46°8° (likely 43°6° to 49°9°)	39°4°	90%, 0.68 in17 mm	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 9 mph14 km/h	92%	100%	0
Sat 11p	Rain	45°7° (likely 42°6° to 49°9°)	39°4°	90%, 0.68 in17 mm	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 12 mph19 km/h	92%	100%	0
Sun 12a	Cloudy	45°7° (likely 41°5° to 50°10°)	39°4°	100%, 0.53 in13 mm	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	92%	100%	0
Sun 1a	Rain	45°7° (likely 41°5° to 50°10°)	39°4°	100%, 0.53 in13 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 19 mph30 km/h	94%	100%	0
Sun 2a	Drizzle	45°7° (likely 41°5° to 50°10°)	39°4°	100%, 0.53 in13 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 19 mph31 km/h	95%	100%	0
Sun 3a	Cloudy	45°7° (likely 40°4° to 49°9°)	40°4°	90%, 0.53 in13 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 18 mph28 km/h	93%	100%	0
Sun 4a	Cloudy	44°7° (likely 39°4° to 49°9°)	39°4°	90%, 0.53 in13 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 13 mph21 km/h	97%	96%	0
Sun 5a	Drizzle	44°7° (likely 39°4° to 49°9°)	39°4°	90%, 0.53 in13 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 13 mph22 km/h	95%	100%	0
Sun 6a	Rain	44°7° (likely 40°4° to 49°9°)	40°4°	70%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	94%	100%	0
Sun 7a	Rain	42°6° (likely 40°4° to 49°9°)	38°3°	70%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 11 mph17 km/h	100%	100%	0
Sun 8a	Rain	44°7° (likely 41°5° to 49°9°)	41°5°	70%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 11 mph17 km/h	97%	100%	0
Sun 9a	Showers	47°8° (likely 42°6° to 50°10°)	43°6°	70%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 12 mph20 km/h	91%	85%	0
Sun 10a	Rain	49°9° (likely 44°7° to 51°11°)	45°7°	70%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	88%	90%	0
Sun 11a	Cloudy	51°11° (likely 48°9° to 54°12°)	47°8°	70%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 16 mph26 km/h	86%	91%	0
Sun 12p	Cloudy	53°12° (likely 51°11° to 58°14°)	53°12°	60%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 18 mph28 km/h	81%	74%	0
Sun 1p	Cloudy	54°12° (likely 53°12° to 59°15°)	54°12°	60%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	75%	73%	5
Sun 2p	Cloudy	55°13° (likely 54°12° to 57°14°)	55°13°	60%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 21 mph33 km/h	72%	75%	5
Sun 3p	Drizzle	56°13° (likely 52°11° to 57°14°)	56°13°	60%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	70%	72%	3
Sun 4p	Rain	55°13° (likely 48°9° to 56°13°)	55°13°	60%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 28 mph44 km/h	72%	66%	2
Sun 5p	Mostly sunny	53°12° (likely 51°11° to 54°12°)	53°12°	60%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 27 mph44 km/h	76%	56%	1
Sun 6p	Cloudy	52°11° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°)	52°11°	60%, 0.08 in2 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 23 mph36 km/h	82%	77%	0
Sun 7p	Cloudy	48°9° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°)	43°6°	60%, 0.08 in2 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	93%	78%	0
Sun 8p	Cloudy	48°9° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°)	42°6°	60%, 0.08 in2 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 17 mph28 km/h	91%	81%	0
Sun 9p	Cloudy	49°9° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°)	42°6°	60%, 0.08 in2 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 15 mph24 km/h	89%	82%	0
Sun 10p	Clear	48°9° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°)	42°6°	60%, 0.08 in2 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph21 km/h	88%	45%	0
Sun 11p	Clear	48°9° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°)	42°6°	60%, 0.08 in2 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 17 mph27 km/h	88%	44%	0
Mon 12a	Clear	48°9° (likely 45°7° to 50°10°)	42°6°	30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 16 mph25 km/h	88%	32%	0
Mon 1a	Showers	47°8° (likely 43°6° to 49°9°)	41°5°	30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from SW, gusts 18 mph29 km/h	89%	44%	0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)

Today, Oct 24. Thunderstorms. High 56°13°, low 49°9°. Typical 64°18° / 30°−1°. Storms 1.2 in29 mm, 100% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 51°11°
  60% chance · 0.12 in3 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Thunderstorms, 55°13°
  100% chance · 3.1 in79 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Heavy rain, 45°7°
  100% chance · 4.1 in104 mm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Rain, 44°7°
  100% chance · 3.2 in81 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
56°13°–61°16°
Low, likely
41°5°–49°9°
Typical high / low
64°18° / 30°−1°
Wind
23 mph37 km/h, gusts 36 mph58 km/h
UV peak
2
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Rain. High 56°13°, low 42°6°. Typical 63°17° / 29°−2°. Rain 1.1 in28 mm, 70% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Rain, 44°7°
  70% chance · 0.96 in24 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Rain, 56°13°
  60% chance · 0.54 in14 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 48°9°
  60% chance · 0.48 in12 mm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Showers, 44°7°
  30% chance · 0.03 in0.6 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
54°12°–59°15°
Low, likely
39°4°–47°8°
Typical high / low
63°17° / 29°−2°
Wind
19 mph30 km/h, gusts 32 mph52 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Oct 26. Mostly sunny. High 59°15°, low 43°6°. Typical 63°17° / 29°−2°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 44°7°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 61°16°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 49°9°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Mostly clear, 45°7°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
59°15°–62°17°
Low, likely
40°4°–45°7°
Typical high / low
63°17° / 29°−2°
Wind
21 mph34 km/h, gusts 30 mph49 km/h
UV peak
5
Tuesday, Oct 27. Mostly sunny. High 63°17°, low 41°5°. Typical 62°17° / 29°−2°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 46°8°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 64°18°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 52°11°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 41°5°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
63°17°–66°19°
Low, likely
41°5°–45°7°
Typical high / low
62°17° / 29°−2°
Wind
21 mph33 km/h, gusts 36 mph58 km/h
UV peak
5
Wednesday, Oct 28. Mostly sunny. High 63°17°, low 41°5°. Typical 62°17° / 28°−2°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 45°7°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 65°19°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 52°11°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 43°6°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
63°17°–68°20°
Low, likely
39°4°–45°7°
Typical high / low
62°17° / 28°−2°
Wind
22 mph35 km/h, gusts 34 mph55 km/h
UV peak
5
Thursday, Oct 29. Partly sunny. High 63°17°, low 44°7°. Typical 62°17° / 28°−2°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Mostly sunny, 47°8°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Mostly sunny, 64°18°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Drizzle, 55°13°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 48°9°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
63°17°–66°19°
Low, likely
39°4°–48°9°
Typical high / low
62°17° / 28°−2°
Wind
18 mph29 km/h, gusts 34 mph55 km/h
UV peak
5
Friday, Oct 30. Showers. High 60°16°, low 48°9°. Typical 61°16° / 28°−2°. Rain 0.01 in0.3 mm, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Partly sunny, 50°10°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Partly sunny, 63°17°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 54°12°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 47°8°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
60°16°–64°18°
Low, likely
46°8°–49°9°
Typical high / low
61°16° / 28°−2°
Wind
16 mph26 km/h, gusts 32 mph51 km/h
UV peak
5
Saturday, Oct 31. Cloudy. High 60°16°, low 45°7°. Typical 61°16° / 27°−3°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 50°10°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Partly sunny, 60°16°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Mostly clear, 53°11°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 45°7°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
56°13°–63°17°
Low, likely
44°7°–46°8°
Typical high / low
61°16° / 27°−3°
Wind
19 mph31 km/h, gusts 39 mph63 km/h
UV peak
5
Sunday, Nov 1. Cloudy. High 58°14°, low 42°6°. Typical 60°16° / 27°−3°. Rain 0.04 in1 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 48°9°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Mostly sunny, 59°15°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 47°8°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Partly cloudy, 39°4°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
53°12°–61°16°
Low, likely
33°1°–50°10°
Typical high / low
60°16° / 27°−3°
Wind
24 mph38 km/h, gusts 45 mph72 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Nov 2. Drizzle. High 48°9°, low 38°3°. Typical 60°16° / 27°−3°. Rain 0.16 in4.1 mm, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Drizzle, 40°5°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 45°7°
  20% chance · 0.05 in1.4 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 39°4°
  20% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
44°7°–51°11°
Low, likely
35°2°–40°4°
Typical high / low
60°16° / 27°−3°
Wind
19 mph30 km/h, gusts 27 mph44 km/h

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The outlook

Today
98% chance of rain, high 56°, low 49°.
Tomorrow
69% chance of rain, high 56°, low 42°.
Monday
Dry, high 59°, low 43°, warming up.
Rest of week
Mostly dry, highs 48–63°.

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What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

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For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

About 78% less heating than a typical week.

This week 30Typical 136

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Heat-pump hours, next 7 days

h below 47°F: 16
h below 17°F: 0
h below 5°F: 0

47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 1 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 46°F).

Open the windows?

No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.

Is this typical?

Capulin · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1995–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is 8°4° colder than typical.

Last 7 days vs normal

On average 7°4° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).

+4°+2°SunOct 18
+4°+2°MonOct 19
+8°+4°TueOct 20
+5°+3°WedOct 21
+12°+7°ThuOct 22
+12°+6°FriOct 23
—SatOct 24

Des Moines weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Daylight: 10 h 56 min; Losing 2 min 7 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 17 min less
Golden hour: 5:31–6:23 PM; Morning 6:55–7:47 AM
Blue hour: 6:23–6:33 PM; Morning 6:44–6:55 AM; first light 6:44 AM

Stars tonight? Poor

Clouds most of the night (about 97% cover).

Moon

Waxing gibbous

96% lit · growing

Today: sets 5:30 AM · rises 5:05 PM
Full moon: Oct 25
New moon: Nov 9

Looking southwest from Des Moines. The highest point on the skyline is about 8,700 ft, 4 mi away.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 4× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.

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