Local weather forecast

Weather in Dawson, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 50066

Light rain shower
Now55°F

Light rain shower

High / Low68° / 55°
Rain chance90%
Wind13 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain shower55°67% rain
11 AMOvercast55°32% rain
12 PMOvercast56°29% rain
1 PMLight rain shower57°49% rain
2 PMOvercast59°27% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy63°14% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby68°20% rain
5 PMLight rain shower67°50% rain
6 PMOvercast66°25% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby65°30% rain
8 PMOvercast63°27% rain
9 PMOvercast63°26% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
68° 55°Overcast
Rain 90%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
64° 59°Overcast
Rain 75%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
70° 60°Overcast
Rain 19%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity95%
Pressure30.09 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph SE
Wind gusts28 mph
Precipitation0.02 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:08 AM
Sunset07:07 PM
Moonrise06:56 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 68°F
Coolest hour11 AM · 55°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 67%
Strongest gusts9 PM · 28 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 67% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

63°F, 14% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 67%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Dawson

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

Dawson is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.84°N latitude and 94.22°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.

Dawson weather today

Light rain shower and 55°F in Dawson, IA. Today's high is 68°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 28 mph. Relative humidity is 95%, pressure is 30.09 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Dawson

Sunrise is at 07:08 AM and sunset is at 07:07 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 75%.

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