KDSM · Des Moines International Airport — METAR & TAF

Current observation (METAR)

METAR KDSM 172054Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW045 SCT300 27/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP181 T02720161 58015 $

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Observed: 17 Aug 20:54 UTC · 15:54 CDT local (3 h 16 min ago)
Wind: Variable at 6 kt
Visibility: 10 statute miles or more
Weather: No significant weather
Clouds: Few (1–2 oktas) at 4,500 ft
Scattered (3–4 oktas) at 30,000 ft
Temperature: 27°C (81°F)
Dewpoint: 16°C (61°F)
Rel. humidity: 51%
Pressure: A3008 (30.08 inHg) · QNH 1019 hPa

Remarks

AO2 Automated station with precipitation discriminator SLP181 Sea Level Pressure: 1018.1 hPa T02720161 Precise Temp: 27.2 °C, Dewpoint: 16.1 °C 58015 Pressure Tendency: Rising or steady, then falling, 1.5 hPa change in 3 hours $ Maintenance Required Indicator

Visual summary

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Temp / dewpoint

Forecast (TAF)

TAF KDSM 172332Z 1800/1824 26005KT P6SM FEW170 FM180200 19005KT P6SM SKC FM180600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 1811/1815 6SM -TSRA OVC050CB FM181500 25010KT P6SM BKN180 PROB30 1815/1821 6SM -SHRA OVC045

Issued 172332Z · valid 1800 → 1824

Initial 1800 to 1824

From 260° (W) at 5 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Few (1–2 oktas) at 17,000 ft
From From 180200Z

From 190° (S) at 5 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Clear skies
From From 180600Z

Variable at 4 kt. Visibility 6 statute miles. Scattered (3–4 oktas) at 25,000 ft
PROB30 Probable 1811 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 1821

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