KDSM · Des Moines International Airport — METAR & TAF

Current observation (METAR)

METAR KDSM 172154Z 28008KT 10SM FEW045 FEW300 28/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02780167 $

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Observed: 17 Aug 21:54 UTC · 16:54 CDT local (12 h 38 min ago)
Wind: From 280° (W) at 8 kt
Visibility: 10 statute miles or more
Weather: No significant weather
Clouds: Few (1–2 oktas) at 4,500 ft
Few (1–2 oktas) at 30,000 ft
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)
Dewpoint: 17°C (63°F)
Rel. humidity: 51%
Pressure: A3007 (30.07 inHg) · QNH 1018 hPa

Remarks

AO2 Automated station with precipitation discriminator SLP175 Sea Level Pressure: 1017.5 hPa T02780167 Precise Temp: 27.8 °C, Dewpoint: 16.7 °C $ Maintenance Required Indicator

Visual summary

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Forecast (TAF)

TAF KDSM 180520Z 1806/1906 20005KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 1810/1815 6SM -TSRA OVC050CB FM181500 25010KT P6SM BKN180 PROB30 1815/1820 6SM -SHRA OVC045 FM190100 27005KT P6SM SCT130

Issued 180520Z · valid 1806 → 1906

Initial 1806 to 1906

From 200° (SSW) at 5 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Scattered (3–4 oktas) at 25,000 ft
PROB30 Probable 1810 to 1815

Visibility 6 statute miles. Light thunderstorm with rain. Overcast (8 oktas) at 5,000 ft (CB)
From From 181500Z

From 250° (WSW) at 10 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Broken (5–7 oktas) at 18,000 ft
PROB30 Probable 1815 to 1820

Visibility 6 statute miles. Light showers of rain. Overcast (8 oktas) at 4,500 ft
From From 190100Z

From 270° (W) at 5 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Scattered (3–4 oktas) at 13,000 ft