Iowa Weather Forecast
Iowa weather: 68°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Iowa is a state in United States. Iowa is a US state with its capital at Des Moines. It has a population of about 3.2 million. The capital is Des Moines.
Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Iowa with partly cloudy. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 64°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Iowa is August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 296 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is in line with the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Iowa today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Iowa
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Iowa right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:25 AM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Iowa
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 64° | 3% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 59° | 3% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 65° | 38% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 93° / 63° | 5% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 66° | 16% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 61° | 3% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 62° | 17% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 66° | 22% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 64° | 31% · 0,4 in | 27 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 66° | 24% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 62° | 20% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 65° | 16% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 85° / 56° | 24% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 60° | 24% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 63° | 42% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 18% | -- | — |
Climate in Iowa month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 15° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 42° | 23° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 35° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 63° | 45° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 74° | 53° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 65° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 85° | 69° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 66° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 79° | 60° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 50° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 50° | 35° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 39° | 25° | 1,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Iowa
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Iowa
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Iowa
Go in August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Iowa
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Iowa
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Iowa?
Iowa is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 41.5868, -93.625. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Iowa right now?
It is currently 68°F (20°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Iowa?
August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Iowa, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Iowa in?
Iowa observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 10:25 AM.
How many people live in Iowa?
Iowa has a population of approximately 3.2 million.
What is the nearest airport to Iowa?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 296 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Iowa?
Popular options include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
What places are in Iowa?
Iowa covers 1 places in this atlas, including Des Moines.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 10:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
