Local weather forecast

Weather in Carpenter, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 12:30 local time · ZIP codes 50426

Light drizzle
Now52°F

Light drizzle

High / Low59° / 51°
Rain chance89%
Wind14 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight drizzle52°71% rain
1 PMLight rain51°74% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby51°36% rain
3 PMOvercast52°29% rain
4 PMLight drizzle53°51% rain
5 PMOvercast54°28% rain
6 PMCloudy53°23% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby53°34% rain
8 PMMist56°20% rain
9 PMClear58°17% rain
10 PMCloudy58°24% rain
11 PMCloudy57°23% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
59° 51°Overcast
Rain 89%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
64° 56°Overcast
Rain 43%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
68° 59°Overcast
Rain 14%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F
Humidity88%
Pressure30.13 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind14 mph SSE
Wind gusts27 mph
Precipitation0.03 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:03 AM
Sunset07:02 PM
Moonrise06:50 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour6 AM · 59°F
Coolest hour1 PM · 51°F
Highest rain chance1 PM · 74%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 28 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 74% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

56°F, 20% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 52°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 74%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Carpenter

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

Carpenter is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.41°N latitude and 93.01°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.

Carpenter weather today

Light drizzle and 52°F in Carpenter, IA. Today's high is 59°F with a 89% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 27 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, pressure is 30.13 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Carpenter

Sunrise is at 07:03 AM and sunset is at 07:02 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 43%.

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