| Sensitive to | Past 24h | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,015 hPa | |||
| 87% | |||
| 20°C | |||
The Migraine & Headache Weather Index for Des Moines, Iowa, United States on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12 PM is 6/10 with elevated risk of migraines for people sensitive to temperature at 7/10.
Des Moines experiences a mild to cool spring climate during this time of the year. The fluctuating temperatures and occasional spring showers can trigger migraines. To prevent migraines, individuals should manage stress levels, maintain a consistent sleep schedule, and remain hydrated. Avoiding excessive caffeine and practicing relaxation techniques can also help reduce the risk of migraines.
For many people, weather changes in pressure, humidity and temperature may cause imbalances in brain chemicals and increase the prompt of a migraine attack. Weather-related triggers can also be responsible for worsening on-going migraine attacks caused by other triggers.
This Migraine & Headache Weather Index is a risk indicator based on historic, location based correlations of the current weather conditions with the more than 30 million migraine attacks recorded by our Migraine Buddy community.
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