Local weather forecast

Weather in Alton, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 51003

Patchy rain nearby
Now59°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low67° / 55°
Rain chance92%
Wind15 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby59°30% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby62°26% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby64°30% rain
2 PMOvercast65°23% rain
3 PMOvercast67°20% rain
4 PMOvercast67°19% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby66°27% rain
6 PMLight rain shower63°60% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby61°43% rain
8 PMLight rain shower60°76% rain
9 PMLight rain shower60°50% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby60°38% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
67° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 92%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Mist
66° 59°Mist
Rain 56%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
72° 58°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like52°F
Humidity93%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph SSE
Wind gusts27 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:15 AM
Sunset07:14 PM
Moonrise07:03 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 67°F
Coolest hour11 AM · 59°F
Highest rain chance8 PM · 76%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 27 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 76% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 52°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

67°F, 20% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 27 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 76%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Alton

Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.

Alton is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.99°N latitude and 96.01°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Alton weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 59°F in Alton, IA. Today's high is 67°F with a 92% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 27 mph. Relative humidity is 93%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Alton

Sunrise is at 07:15 AM and sunset is at 07:14 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 66°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 56%.

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