Iowa Weather Forecast
Iowa weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Active alerts for Iowa
Flood Warning issued September 16 at 4:13AM CDT until September 17 at 2:23AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
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Flood Watch issued September 16 at 4:07AM CDT until September 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines IA
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Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:46 PM, Sep 16 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 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 91% and wind is 4 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 11:46 PM.
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 September 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
