Iowa Weather Forecast
Iowa weather: 68°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Iowa?
Possibly - there is a 26% chance in Iowa today.
A 26% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat, Sun and Mon.
The next 7 days carry about 3 times a normal week's rain for September (1,1 in against 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for Iowa
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 67° | 26% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 67° | 60% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌧️ Showers | 68° / 62° | 70% · 0,7 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 56° | 51% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 53° | 17% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 47° | 3% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 55° | 14% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 51° | 11% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 51° | 17% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 57° | 18% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 67° / 59° | 25% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 58° | 26% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 51° | 19% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 48° | 29% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 51° | 24% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 23% | -- | — |
What this means for Iowa
Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 83°F is 4°F above the 79°F typical for this month.
A 26% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 87°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 69°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 68°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 7 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 3:07 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 September 18, 2026 at 3:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
