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Today weather in Iowa
Monday, August 18th, 2025
38°
Patchy rain possible
A scorching day is predicted for Iowa Today with temperatures soaring to a blistering 37 °F and settling to a still-warm 23 °F at night. It'll be quite breezy in Iowa Today with average wind speeds of 26 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 81%, but with light accumulations around 1.59 mm.
38° / 23°
Temp
81%
Rain
26 km/h
Wind
74%
Humidity
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| 12:00 AM | 01:00 AM | 02:00 AM | 03:00 AM | 04:00 AM | 05:00 AM | 06:00 AM | 06:26 AM | 07:00 AM | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM | 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 08:00 PM | 08:09 PM | 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | ||
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| temperatures | 26.2° | 25.8° | 25.3° | 24.7° | 24.1° | 23.6° | 23.3° | Sunrise | 24.1° | 25.7° | 27.8° | 31.3° | 33.8° | 35.4° | 35.5° | 36.6° | 35.8° | 30.4° | 35.2° | 33.7° | 32.4° | 31° | Sunset | 30° | 28.8° | 27.6° | |
| feels like | 29.5° | 28.9° | 28.3° | 27.5° | 26.8° | 26.1° | 25.8° | 26.6° | 28.6° | 31.8° | 39.2° | 43.2° | 45.5° | 44.5° | 46.9° | 44.2° | 45.9° | 43.7° | 41.3° | 39.2° | 37.3° | 35.6° | 33.8° | 32° | |||
| wind speed | 12 km/h | 11 km/h | 10 km/h | 9 km/h | 12 km/h | 11 km/h | 10 km/h | 9 km/h | 11 km/h | 14 km/h | 16 km/h | 17 km/h | 18 km/h | 19 km/h | 19 km/h | 18 km/h | 17 km/h | 14 km/h | 12 km/h | 13 km/h | 26 km/h | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | 8 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 173° | 164° | 165° | 186° | 169° | 175° | 186° | 187° | 184° | 189° | 198° | 201° | 201° | 201° | 201° | 206° | 205° | 192° | 157° | 154° | 200° | 215° | 297° | 38° | |||
| wind direction | S | SSE | SSE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSE | SSE | SSW | SW | WNW | NE | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 1.6 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 87% | 88% | 90% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 95% | 87% | 79% | 71% | 64% | 57% | 53% | 52% | 52% | 65% | 53% | 57% | 65% | 69% | 75% | 78% | 83% | |||
| dew point | 23.8° | 23.6° | 23.5° | 23.4° | 23.2° | 22.8° | 22.4° | 22.2° | 22.6° | 23.3° | 24° | 27.2° | 26.4° | 25.9° | 24.3° | 26.1° | 23.5° | 25.8° | 24.4° | 24.7° | 24.6° | 24.8° | 24.6° | 24.5° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 9 km | 10 km | 10 km | 9 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 16 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 9 km | |||
| cloud cover | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 23% | 25% | 17% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 18% | 0% | 75% | 0% | 34% | 78% | 15% | 20% | 36% | 38% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 6.1 | 7.9 | 8.8 | 6.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Iowa today
The weather in Iowa today is expected to be significantly warmer than usual, with a forecast temperature of 38 °F, compared to an average of 27 °F for August 18th in recent years.
temperatures
38 °F
rain
1.6 mm
wind
26 km/h
UV
Low
Iowa daylight overview ☀️
Today in Iowa, The sun rises at 06:26 and sets at 20:09, giving a total daylight duration of 13 hours and 43 minutes.
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The weather today in Iowa - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Iowa?
The maximum temperature for today in Iowa is expected to be 38° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Iowa? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 81% chance of rain in Iowa today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Iowa? 🌀
The wind in Iowa is expected to blow at 26 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Iowa today?
Given the forecast of 38 °F with a 81% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Iowa today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Iowa today?
The sun is expected to rise at 06:26 and set at 20:09 in Iowa.
How accurate is the weather forecast Iowa today? ✅
Iowa weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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