Local weather forecast

Weather in Ankeny, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 50021, 50023

Moderate rain
Now53°F

Moderate rain

High / Low58° / 53°
Rain chance93%
Wind11 mph
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Next hours

NowModerate rain53°92% rain
9 AMModerate rain53°91% rain
10 AMLight rain53°78% rain
11 AMLight rain53°77% rain
12 PMLight rain53°85% rain
1 PMOvercast53°34% rain
2 PMOvercast57°31% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby56°32% rain
4 PMCloudy55°25% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby57°39% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby57°33% rain
7 PMLight rain shower56°49% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
58° 53°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 93%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
62° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 76%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
70° 59°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like48°F
Humidity98%
Pressure30.12 inHg
Visibility4 mi
Wind11 mph ESE
Wind gusts25 mph
Precipitation0.25 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:06 AM
Sunset07:05 PM
Moonrise06:54 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour7 AM · 57°F
Coolest hour10 AM · 53°F
Highest rain chance8 AM · 92%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 28 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 92% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 48°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

55°F, 25% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 4 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 53°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 92%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Ankeny

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

Ankeny is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.73°N latitude and 93.61°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.

Ankeny weather today

Moderate rain and 53°F in Ankeny, IA. Today's high is 58°F with a 93% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 98%, pressure is 30.12 inHg, and visibility is about 4 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Ankeny

Sunrise is at 07:06 AM and sunset is at 07:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 62°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 76%.

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