Iowa barometric pressure forecast
Des Moines area
Updated Nov 12, 4:20 AM CST · four times a day
Reviewed byHirotaka Maekawa, MD (headache specialist in Japan)See pressure changes for tomorrow and beyond in Zutsu Note
Free hourly pressure forecasts for where you are, up to a week ahead.
Zutsu Note is a free headache diary app from Japan ("zutsu" is Japanese for "headache").
Weather and pressure for the week
Today Thu 11/12 · Des Moines
Watch for
Pressure rise
Cloudy
43/34°F9°F swing
Pressure MildLow 1017 hPa(30.03 inHg)
Drop
-1 hPa
-0.03 inHg
Humidity
75%
Chance of rain
0%
Highest pressure
1023 hPa
30.21 inHg
Pressure will rise for part of the day (4 hPa / 0.12 inHg over 6 hours). If you're prone to headaches, try to keep your sleep and meal times regular.
Details (what to watch, 3-hour table)
- · Pressure expected to rise (4 hPa / 0.12 inHg over 6 hours). Take care if you're sensitive to pressure changes.
| Time | Weather | Temp | Humidity | PressurehPa / inHg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | Sunny | 43°F | 87% | 101730.02 |
| 3 AM | Sunny | 39°F | 86% | 101830.06 |
| 6 AM | Sunny | 35°F | 82% | 102030.11 |
| 9 AM | Sunny | 37°F | 79% | 102130.16 |
| 12 PM | Sunny | 43°F | 62% | 102230.16 |
| 3 PM | Cloudy | 42°F | 62% | 102030.13 |
| 6 PM | Cloudy | 37°F | 73% | 102230.17 |
| 9 PM | Cloudy | 35°F | 73% | 102330.21 |
Des Moines on Thu 11/12: Cloudy. High 43°F, low 34°F. Avg. humidity 75%. Pressure 1017–1023 hPa (30.21 inHg) (outlook: Mild).
Tomorrow Fri 11/13 · Des Moines
Little change in weather
Cloudy
No major weather triggers stand out. If you get a headache, log it. Over time, this can show causes other than weather (sleep, food, stress).
Tomorrow: see the pressure trend in Zutsu Note
Free hourly pressure forecasts for where you are, up to a week ahead.
Zutsu Note is a free headache diary app from Japan ("zutsu" is Japanese for "headache").
Day after tomorrow Sat 11/14 · Des Moines
Day after tomorrow: see the pressure trend in Zutsu Note
Free hourly pressure forecasts for where you are, up to a week ahead.
Zutsu Note is a free headache diary app from Japan ("zutsu" is Japanese for "headache").
Sun Sun 11/15 · Des MoinesGuide
Sun: see the pressure trend in Zutsu Note
Free hourly pressure forecasts for where you are, up to a week ahead.
Zutsu Note is a free headache diary app from Japan ("zutsu" is Japanese for "headache").
Mon Mon 11/16 · Des MoinesGuide
Mon: see the pressure trend in Zutsu Note
Free hourly pressure forecasts for where you are, up to a week ahead.
Zutsu Note is a free headache diary app from Japan ("zutsu" is Japanese for "headache").
Tue Tue 11/17 · Des MoinesGuide
Tue: see the pressure trend in Zutsu Note
Free hourly pressure forecasts for where you are, up to a week ahead.
Zutsu Note is a free headache diary app from Japan ("zutsu" is Japanese for "headache").
Wed Wed 11/18 · Des MoinesGuide
Wed: see the pressure trend in Zutsu Note
Free hourly pressure forecasts for where you are, up to a week ahead.
Zutsu Note is a free headache diary app from Japan ("zutsu" is Japanese for "headache").
Today across the US
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Reviewed byHirotaka Maekawa, MD
Neurologist and headache specialist in Japan
Trained in the Department of Neurology at The University of Tokyo before focusing fully on headache care. Visiting Lecturer at Showa Medical University. Developer of the headache diary app Zutsu Note.
Headache diary app from Japan. "Zutsu" is Japanese for "headache."
- Pressure forecast for where you are
- Log your headaches, too
- Free to use
Frequently asked questions
What is the barometric pressure in Des Moines today?
On Thursday, November 12, barometric pressure in Des Moines, Iowa is forecast to range from 1017 hPa (30.03 inHg) to 1023 hPa (30.21 inHg). Zutsu Note rates today's pressure in Iowa as Mild, based on the day's lowest pressure and the biggest change within 6 hours.
Will the barometric pressure change much in Des Moines today?
Somewhat. Pressure in Des Moines is forecast to rise by up to 4 hPa (0.12 inHg) within 6 hours today. A change this size is rated Mild on this page. Over the whole day, pressure falls by up to 1 hPa (0.03 inHg) and rises by up to 7 hPa (0.21 inHg).
Can a drop in barometric pressure cause a headache?
In some people, yes. In studies, about half of people with migraine say weather is one of their triggers. The exact mechanism isn't known. One leading idea is that the inner ear senses the change in pressure and the autonomic nervous system responds. Sensitivity varies a lot: the same weather change can bring on a headache in one person and not in another.
How can I tell if pressure changes trigger my headaches?
Keep a headache diary for 1 to 2 months and compare it with the pressure on each day. Zutsu Note, a free headache diary app built by a headache specialist, puts your logs and the pressure on the same chart automatically and shows the hourly pressure forecast for where you are, up to a week ahead. If your headaches keep coming back, get worse, or feel different from usual, talk to your doctor.
Learn more in our guide: Barometric pressure and headaches
The rating comes from the day's lowest pressure and the biggest change within 6 hours. It describes the weather, not your headache, and does not replace advice from your doctor. Forecast data: Open-Meteo.