Local weather forecast

Weather in Cresco, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 52136

Patchy rain nearby
Now51°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low60° / 51°
Rain chance27%
Wind9 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby51°21% rain
12 PMOvercast52°21% rain
1 PMOvercast53°22% rain
2 PMOvercast53°22% rain
3 PMOvercast55°19% rain
4 PMOvercast56°19% rain
5 PMOvercast55°18% rain
6 PMOvercast55°20% rain
7 PMOvercast57°23% rain
8 PMOvercast57°21% rain
9 PMOvercast57°20% rain
10 PMOvercast57°20% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
60° 51°Overcast
Rain 27%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
63° 56°Overcast
Rain 18%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
67° 56°Sunny
Rain 8%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like47°F
Humidity73%
Pressure30.18 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph SE
Wind gusts22 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:00 AM
Sunset06:59 PM
Moonrise06:47 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 AM · 59°F
Coolest hour11 AM · 51°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 23%
Strongest gusts12 PM · 22 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 23%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 47°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

56°F, 19% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 51°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 23%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Cresco

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

Cresco is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.38°N latitude and 92.11°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.

Cresco weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 51°F in Cresco, IA. Today's high is 60°F with a 27% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 73%, pressure is 30.18 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Cresco

Sunrise is at 07:00 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 63°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 18%.

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