Long COVID Weather Forecast for Des Moines, IA
Tuesday, August 11 · updated throughout the day · scores run 0–100, higher is a kinder day
Manageable
A manageable day, but worth pacing. Some factors may affect Long COVID symptoms.
5-day outlook
Today
50
Manageable
Wed
50
Manageable
Thu
81
Great
Fri
79
Good
Sat
61
Manageable
How weather affects long covid
Not every weather factor hits every condition the same way. These are the inputs our Long COVID scoring model weighs most heavily — and in Des Moines (Central U.S.), they interact with the local climate pattern: Minneapolis, Dallas, and Chicago — continental weather swings across the central plains and Great Lakes.
Air quality
28% of scoreLong COVID patients with persistent respiratory symptoms are especially vulnerable to air pollution, which can worsen breathlessness, cough, and chest tightness.
Heat index
22% of scoreMany Long COVID patients develop autonomic dysfunction (including POTS), making heat intolerance a significant trigger for fatigue, tachycardia, and brain fog.
Barometric pressure changes
22% of scoreWeather sensitivity is commonly reported in Long COVID, with pressure changes triggering headaches, fatigue, and cognitive symptoms similar to ME/CFS.
Daily temperature swings
16% of scoreUnstable weather conditions require physiological adaptation that can trigger post-exertional malaise and fatigue crashes in Long COVID patients.
Humidity
12% of scoreRetained at reduced weight for non-thermal effects: humidity independently affects airway moisture and respiratory comfort, which is particularly relevant for Long COVID patients with persistent lung involvement.
This forecast uses Des Moines's weather. Yours should use your street's.
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Research behind the Long COVID model
- Davis HE, et al. 'Characterizing long COVID in an international cohort: 7 months of symptoms and their impact.' eClinicalMedicine. 2021;38:101019.
- Soriano JB, et al. 'A clinical case definition of post-COVID-19 condition by a Delphi consensus.' The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2022;22(4):e102-e107.
- Xie Y, et al. 'Long-term cardiovascular outcomes of COVID-19.' Nature Medicine. 2022;28(3):583-590.
Felt That is not a medical service. Forecast scores describe weather conditions associated with symptom changes in published research and community-reported patterns — they are not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual responses to weather vary widely. Always consult your healthcare provider about managing your condition.