KDSM · Des Moines International Airport — METAR & TAF

Current observation (METAR)

METAR KDSM 180054Z 21004KT 10SM FEW250 BKN300 26/18 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP162 T02560178 $

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Observed: 18 Aug 00:54 UTC · 19:54 CDT local (22 h 24 min ago)
Wind: From 210° (SSW) at 4 kt
Visibility: 10 statute miles or more
Weather: No significant weather
Clouds: Few (1–2 oktas) at 25,000 ft
Broken (5–7 oktas) at 30,000 ft
Temperature: 26°C (79°F)
Dewpoint: 18°C (64°F)
Rel. humidity: 61%
Pressure: A3003 (30.03 inHg) · QNH 1017 hPa

Remarks

AO2 Automated station with precipitation discriminator SLP162 Sea Level Pressure: 1016.2 hPa T02560178 Precise Temp: 25.6 °C, Dewpoint: 17.8 °C $ Maintenance Required Indicator

Visual summary

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Forecast (TAF)

TAF KDSM 181737Z 1818/1918 25009KT P6SM SCT020 SCT100 FM190100 VRB03KT P6SM SCT035 BKN120 PROB30 1902/1904 6SM -SHRA BKN050 FM190600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN120

Issued 181737Z · valid 1818 → 1918

Initial 1818 to 1918

From 250° (WSW) at 9 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Scattered (3–4 oktas) at 2,000 ft; Scattered (3–4 oktas) at 10,000 ft
From From 190100Z

Variable at 3 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Scattered (3–4 oktas) at 3,500 ft; Broken (5–7 oktas) at 12,000 ft
PROB30 Probable 1902 to 1904

Visibility 6 statute miles. Light showers of rain. Broken (5–7 oktas) at 5,000 ft
From From 190600Z

Variable at 3 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Broken (5–7 oktas) at 12,000 ft