Local weather forecast

Weather in Chester, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 52134

Light drizzle
Now52°F

Light drizzle

High / Low59° / 50°
Rain chance69%
Wind10 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight drizzle52°58% rain
10 AMLight rain shower51°45% rain
11 AMOvercast51°28% rain
12 PMOvercast50°28% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby52°36% rain
2 PMOvercast53°24% rain
3 PMOvercast53°24% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby53°25% rain
5 PMOvercast53°24% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby53°38% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby55°26% rain
8 PMOvercast56°26% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
59° 50°Overcast
Rain 69%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
63° 56°Overcast
Rain 38%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
68° 58°Overcast
Rain 11%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like47°F
Humidity86%
Pressure30.16 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind10 mph SE
Wind gusts23 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:01 AM
Sunset07:00 PM
Moonrise06:47 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour6 AM · 59°F
Coolest hour12 PM · 50°F
Highest rain chance9 AM · 58%
Strongest gusts12 PM · 25 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

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

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 47°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

56°F, 26% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 52°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 58%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Chester

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

Chester is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.49°N latitude and 92.36°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.

Chester weather today

Light drizzle and 52°F in Chester, IA. Today's high is 59°F with a 69% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 23 mph. Relative humidity is 86%, pressure is 30.16 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Chester

Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 63°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 38%.

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