Iowa Weather Forecast
Iowa weather: 61°F, overcast. 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 61°F (16°C) in Iowa with overcast. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 56°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 36%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Iowa is August, September and October. 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 much colder than average for September. The forecast high of 61°F is 18.2°F below the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Iowa today at 9.1/10. 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.
Weather in Iowa right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:40 AM, Sep 21 local time.
See the Iowa forecast by time range
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 56° | 36% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 50° | 19% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 46° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 54° | 39% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 59° | 27% · 1,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 73° / 57° | 44% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 53° | 25% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 55° | 34% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 58° | 39% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 51° | 17% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 51° | 26% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 62° | 29% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 60° | 23% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 60° | 23% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 54° | 26% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
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° | 3,0 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
Animated model layers. Pick a layer to load it.
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, September and October. 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 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Iowa?
August, September and October 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 12:40 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.
Related articles
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 September 21, 2026 at 12:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
