Weather in Chariton, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 50049
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
59°22% rain62°18% rain
66°11% rain
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66°20% rain
65°20% rain64°18% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 22%).
It feels like 53°F with winds near 12 mph.
70°F, 4% rain chance and 13 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 27 mph.
Current temperature is 59°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 22%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Chariton
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Chariton is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.01°N latitude and 93.31°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.
Chariton weather today
Overcast and 59°F in Chariton, IA. Today's high is 71°F with a 80% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 21 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 30.10 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Chariton
Sunrise is at 07:04 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 69°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 76%.