Iowa, United States Weather

Iowa,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-16°C
3.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 991 hPa

Feel like: -21 °C

Temperature: -16°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 57%

Wind: ESE - 8 km/h

Visibility: 14.87 km

Weather forecast

Mon
26 Jan
-18°C / -8°C
Overcast
Tue
27 Jan
-13°C / -6°C
Mainly Clear
Wed
28 Jan
-14°C / -8°C
Snow Fall Slight
Thu
29 Jan
-16°C / -11°C
Overcast
Fri
30 Jan
-17°C / -10°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
05:00 AM
-24° / -16°
-24° / -16°
Overcast
57% 15 km/h
06:00 AM
-25° / -15°
-25° / -15°
Overcast
45% 12 km/h
07:00 AM
-26° / -14°
-26° / -14°
Overcast
34% 9 km/h
08:00 AM
-26° / -14°
-26° / -14°
Overcast
35% 9 km/h
09:00 AM
-26° / -14°
-26° / -14°
Overcast
36% 7 km/h
10:00 AM
-25° / -14°
-25° / -14°
Overcast
38% 9 km/h
11:00 AM
-25° / -14°
-25° / -14°
Overcast
40% 9 km/h
12:00 PM
-25° / -14°
-25° / -14°
Overcast
41% 9 km/h
13:00 PM
-24° / -14°
-24° / -14°
Overcast
44% 9 km/h
14:00 PM
-23° / -15°
-23° / -15°
Overcast
48% 10 km/h
15:00 PM
-23° / -14°
-23° / -14°
Overcast
46% 9 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -3.13°C
  • Average low -11.97°C
  • Hottest day 10°C (12 January 2026)
  • Coldest day -25°C (23 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 65.43%
  • Days with precipitation 17 days
  • Highest precipitation 9 mm (25 January 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -16°C
  • Min: -20°C
  • Total Precipitation: 1 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Iowa over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Iowa in the coming days

Rainfall in Iowa in the coming days

Iowa Climate Summary

Iowa features a Humid continental, no dry season, hot summer (Köppen classification: Dfa), with an average annual temperature of 10.63ºC (51.13ºF), which is about -2.01% lower than the national average for United States. Annually, the city experiences approximately 54.84 millimeters (2.16 inches) of rainfall, spread across 101.18 rainy days, accounting for 27.72% of the year.

Longitude 41.8780025
Latitude -93.097702
Yearly high temperature 13.8ºC (56.84ºF)
Yearly low temperature 5.47ºC (41.85ºF)
Hottest month August 26.69ºC (80.04ºF)
Coldest month January -10.03ºC (13.95ºF)
Yearly precip 54.84mm (2.16in)
Days with rainfall 101.18 days (27.72%)
Driest month January (83.91%)
Wettest month May (77.7%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -3.43° / -10.03° 5.36 days
February -1.45° / -8.59° 6.18 days
March 7.42° / -0.31° 7.45 days
April 14.33° / 5.33° 10.55 days
May 20.57° / 11.61° 13.82 days
June 25.94° / 17.03° 12.55 days
July 27.62° / 18.49° 10.91 days
August 26.69° / 16.74° 8.36 days
September 23.72° / 13.18° 9.36 days
October 15.84° / 7.04° 6.64 days
November 7.67° / 0.19° 5.45 days
December 0.67° / -5.04° 4.55 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Iowa?

August has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 26.69ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of -10.03ºC).

2. What should I wear in Iowa today?

For today's frigid weather in Iowa, with low temperatures at -9ºC (15.8ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Insulated gloves or mittens
- Wool or thermal socks
- Fleece or wool sweater
- Thermal base layers (top and bottom)

Temperature

Early
-20°C / -18°C
Morning
-26°C / -14°C
Afternoon
-23°C / -14°C
Evening
-19°C / -9°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 448
  • CO 188
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 5
  • O3 53
  • PM10 4
  • PM25 4
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,451

Sunrise / Sunset

13:30
23:18