Iowa Weather Forecast
Iowa weather: 52°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Iowa
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 38 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,4 in, 1,0 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Iowa
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 51° | 2% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 55° | 3% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 58° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 58° | 5% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 49° | 12% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 44° | 33% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 43° | 33% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 42° | 28% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 45° | 41% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 63° / 54° | 35% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 59° / 56° | 26% · 0,4 in | 18 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 58° | 12% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 58° | 3% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 53° | 3% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 50° | 10% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 52° | 17% | 13 mph | 3 |
What this means for Iowa
Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 8.8°F above the 67°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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.
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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 52°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Iowa?
May, 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 2:28 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 October 23, 2026 at 2:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
