Local weather forecast

Weather in Carbon, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 50839

Overcast
Now59°F

Overcast

High / Low72° / 57°
Rain chance84%
Wind13 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast59°32% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby59°35% rain
11 AMOvercast61°29% rain
12 PMOvercast63°25% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby69°17% rain
2 PMLight rain shower72°45% rain
3 PMLight rain shower71°58% rain
4 PMLight rain shower69°49% rain
5 PMCloudy69°21% rain
6 PMCloudy68°17% rain
7 PMLight rain shower70°47% rain
8 PMOvercast69°31% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
72° 57°Light rain shower
Rain 84%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Cloudy
71° 60°Cloudy
Rain 76%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
71° 62°Overcast
Rain 14%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like53°F
Humidity93%
Pressure30.05 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph SE
Wind gusts30 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:10 AM
Sunset07:10 PM
Moonrise06:59 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 72°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 59°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 71%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 30 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 58% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 53°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

68°F, 17% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 58%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Carbon

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

Carbon is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.05°N latitude and 94.82°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.

Carbon weather today

Overcast and 59°F in Carbon, IA. Today's high is 72°F with a 84% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Relative humidity is 93%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Carbon

Sunrise is at 07:10 AM and sunset is at 07:10 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Cloudy with a high near 71°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 76%.

Nearby

Weather near Carbon

Iowa

Popular cities in Iowa

View state page →