Iowa Weather Forecast
Iowa weather: 69°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:57 AM, Aug 21 local time.
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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 69°F (21°C) with mainly clear. 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 7:57 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 21, 2026 at 7:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
