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Today weather in Iowa
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
20°
Patchy rain possible
Mild temperatures are expected in Iowa Today, peaking at around 19 °F and dropping to 8 °F by night. It'll be quite breezy in Iowa Today with average wind speeds of 20 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 85%, but with light accumulations around 0.38 mm.
20° / 8°
Temp
85%
Rain
20 km/h
Wind
42%
Humidity
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Iowa hourly forecast for today
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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 | 06:06 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 | 08:17 PM | 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | ||
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| temperatures | 13.6° | 12° | 11.2° | 10.7° | 10.6° | 9.3° | 8.9° | Sunrise | 9.4° | 10.3° | 11.3° | 13.2° | 13.8° | 14.4° | 15.2° | 17° | 18.3° | 16.2° | 18.8° | 18.3° | 15.6° | 13.8° | Sunset | 12.2° | 10.9° | 9.6° | |
| feels like | 11.7° | 9.6° | 9.3° | 9.7° | 10.2° | 8.8° | 8.7° | 9.2° | 10.5° | 11.4° | 13.2° | 13.4° | 13.6° | 14.9° | 16.8° | 18.2° | 18.7° | 18.8° | 18.3° | 15.1° | 13° | 11.4° | 9.9° | 8.3° | |||
| wind speed | 8 km/h | 2 km/h | 4 km/h | 7 km/h | 3 km/h | 5 km/h | 6 km/h | 4 km/h | 7 km/h | 11 km/h | 4 km/h | 7 km/h | 10 km/h | 13 km/h | 14 km/h | 16 km/h | 19 km/h | 20 km/h | 20 km/h | 17 km/h | 12 km/h | 10 km/h | 10 km/h | 9 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 38° | 355° | 277° | 318° | 202° | 211° | 245° | 268° | 328° | 347° | 339° | 317° | 315° | 305° | 303° | 305° | 312° | 315° | 315° | 309° | 299° | 297° | 307° | 321° | |||
| wind direction | NE | N | W | NW | SSW | SSW | WSW | W | NNW | NNW | NNW | NW | NW | NW | WNW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | WNW | WNW | NW | NW | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.3 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 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 100% | 100% | 76% | 0% | 73% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 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 | 35% | 41% | 46% | 50% | 56% | 56% | 83% | 86% | 77% | 59% | 48% | 40% | 38% | 33% | 29% | 24% | 27% | 22% | 23% | 22% | 27% | 28% | 33% | 37% | |||
| dew point | -1.8° | -0.4° | -0.6° | 0.5° | 1.9° | 1.9° | 5.4° | 6.4° | 5.9° | 3.7° | 1.6° | 1.6° | 0.2° | -1.1° | -2° | -2.2° | -2.7° | -3.1° | -2.5° | -4° | -5.6° | -6.1° | -4.9° | -4.4° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 5 km | 10 km | 10 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 | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 0% | 72% | 72% | 84% | 0% | 89% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 19% | 3% | 4% | 25% | 1% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Iowa today
The temperature today in Iowa is expected to be typical for this time of year, with a forecast of 20 °F, closely aligning with the historical average for May 5th.
temperatures
20 °F
rain
0.4 mm
wind
20 km/h
UV
High
Iowa daylight overview ☀️
Today in Iowa, The sun rises at 06:06 and sets at 20:17, giving a total daylight duration of 14 hours and 11 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 85% 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 20 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 85% 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 06:06 and set at 20:17 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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