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Today weather in Iowa
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
20°
Patchy rain possible
Low 16°
Official weather alert: Flood Watch. Mild temperatures are expected in Iowa Today, peaking at around 20 °F and dropping to 15 °F by night. It'll be quite breezy in Iowa Today with average wind speeds of 17 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 81%, but with light accumulations around 2.86 mm.
20° / 16°
Temp
81%
Rain
17 km/h
Wind
88%
Humidity
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| temperatures | 17.3° | 16.5° | 16.9° | 17.1° | 17.3° | 17.1° | 16.9° | Sunrise | 16.7° | 16.6° | 16.4° | 15.9° | 16.8° | 19.3° | 20.2° | 19.6° | 19.9° | 20.3° | 20.3° | 20.3° | 19.9° | Sunset | 20° | 20° | 20.3° | 20.2° | |
| wind speed | 10 km/h | 12 km/h | 11 km/h | 10 km/h | 10 km/h | 8 km/h | 9 km/h | 8 km/h | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | 16 km/h | 18 km/h | 17 km/h | 14 km/h | 14 km/h | 10 km/h | 8 km/h | 10 km/h | 12 km/h | 10 km/h | 13 km/h | 12 km/h | 10 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 81° | 70° | 55° | 56° | 51° | 53° | 62° | 69° | 73° | 80° | 92° | 102° | 111° | 117° | 110° | 118° | 136° | 117° | 104° | 80° | 71° | 79° | 88° | 97° | |||
| wind direction | E | ENE | NE | NE | NE | NE | ENE | ENE | ENE | E | E | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | SE | ESE | ESE | E | ENE | E | E | E | |||
| Precipitation | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.7 mm | 0.3 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm | 0 mm | 0.2 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 29% | 26% | 27% | 26% | 26% | 28% | 29% | 26% | 27% | 32% | 30% | 22% | 23% | 26% | 38% | 34% | 59% | 66% | 41% | 54% | 63% | 22% | 48% | 47% | |||
| 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 | 83% | 86% | 85% | 84% | 84% | 84% | 85% | 84% | 86% | 86% | 86% | 83% | 80% | 82% | 86% | 88% | 91% | 93% | 94% | 97% | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% | |||
| dew point | 14.4° | 14.1° | 14.4° | 14.4° | 14.5° | 14.4° | 14.4° | 14° | 14.2° | 14° | 13.6° | 13.9° | 15.7° | 17° | 17.3° | 17.8° | 18.9° | 19.2° | 19.4° | 19.4° | 19.7° | 19.7° | 20° | 20° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 9 km | 0 km | |||
| cloud cover | 92% | 97% | 100% | 100% | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 85% | 90% | 100% | 100% | 97% | 99% | 90% | 57% | 78% | 100% | 44% | 88% | 100% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 5 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Iowa today
The weather in Iowa today is expected to be much cooler than usual, with a forecast temperature of 20 °F, compared to an average of 29.7 °F for September 16th in recent years.
temperatures
20 °F
rain
2.9 mm
wind
17 km/h
UV
High
Iowa daylight overview ☀️
Today in Iowa, The sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 19:22, giving a total daylight duration of 12 hours and 27 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 20° 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 17 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Iowa today?
Given the forecast of 20 °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 06:55 and set at 19:22 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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