Local weather forecast

Weather in Barnum, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 50518

Light rain shower
Now55°F

Light rain shower

High / Low62° / 54°
Rain chance90%
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

NowLight rain shower55°64% rain
10 AMLight rain54°79% rain
11 AMOvercast56°32% rain
12 PMOvercast57°30% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby56°58% rain
2 PMSunny61°10% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy62°12% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby62°21% rain
5 PMLight rain shower62°51% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby60°27% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby59°32% rain
8 PMOvercast59°27% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
62° 54°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 90%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
64° 58°Overcast
Rain 61%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
69° 59°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like48°F
Humidity97%
Pressure30.07 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph SE
Wind gusts29 mph
Precipitation0.02 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:09 AM
Sunset07:08 PM
Moonrise06:56 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 62°F
Coolest hour10 AM · 54°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 79%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 31 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 79% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 48°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

61°F, 10% rain chance and 16 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 31 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 79%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Barnum

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

Barnum is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.51°N latitude and 94.36°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.

Barnum weather today

Light rain shower and 55°F in Barnum, IA. Today's high is 62°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 29 mph. Relative humidity is 97%, pressure is 30.07 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Barnum

Sunrise is at 07:09 AM and sunset is at 07:08 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 61%.

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