Local weather forecast

Weather in Cantril, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 52542

Patchy rain nearby
Now56°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low68° / 58°
Rain chance31%
Wind2 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 nearby56°28% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby58°25% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby58°23% rain
12 PMOvercast62°15% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby61°11% rain
2 PMPartly Cloudy66°5% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy68°3% rain
4 PMCloudy68°8% rain
5 PMOvercast68°13% rain
6 PMCloudy67°13% rain
7 PMOvercast64°16% rain
8 PMCloudy62°14% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
68° 58°Overcast
Rain 31%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
72° 58°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 57%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
73° 59°Overcast
Rain 8%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like55°F
Humidity78%
Pressure30.17 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind2 mph NE
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:59 AM
Sunset06:59 PM
Moonrise06:48 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 68°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 56°F
Highest rain chance5 AM · 35%
Strongest gusts10 PM · 20 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 28%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 55°F with winds near 2 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

68°F, 3% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 20 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 28%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Cantril

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

Cantril is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.64°N latitude and 92.07°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.

Cantril weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 56°F in Cantril, IA. Today's high is 68°F with a 31% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 30.17 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Cantril

Sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 72°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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