Local weather forecast

Weather in Colfax, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 12:30 local time · ZIP codes 50054

Overcast
Now56°F

Overcast

High / Low63° / 53°
Rain chance87%
Wind13 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast56°27% rain
1 PMLight rain shower56°50% rain
2 PMOvercast59°22% rain
3 PMOvercast61°21% rain
4 PMOvercast62°19% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby63°16% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby61°25% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby62°26% rain
8 PMOvercast62°23% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby62°28% rain
10 PMOvercast62°22% rain
11 PMOvercast61°20% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
63° 53°Overcast
Rain 87%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
64° 58°Overcast
Rain 65%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
69° 60°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity85%
Pressure30.11 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph ESE
Wind gusts24 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:04 AM
Sunset07:03 PM
Moonrise06:52 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour5 PM · 63°F
Coolest hour1 PM · 56°F
Highest rain chance1 PM · 50%
Strongest gusts12 AM · 26 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 50% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 50°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

63°F, 16% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 50%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 3.

Local weather characteristics in Colfax

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

Colfax is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.68°N latitude and 93.25°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.

Colfax weather today

Overcast and 56°F in Colfax, IA. Today's high is 63°F with a 87% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 24 mph. Relative humidity is 85%, pressure is 30.11 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Colfax

Sunrise is at 07:04 AM and sunset is at 07:03 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 65%.

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