Local weather forecast

Weather in Defiance, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 51527

Partly Cloudy
Now60°F

Partly Cloudy

High / Low67° / 56°
Rain chance92%
Wind15 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowPartly Cloudy60°19% rain
12 PMCloudy63°21% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby65°30% rain
2 PMLight rain shower67°63% rain
3 PMLight rain shower67°71% rain
4 PMLight rain shower66°67% rain
5 PMLight rain shower66°76% rain
6 PMLight rain shower66°59% rain
7 PMLight rain shower66°72% rain
8 PMLight rain shower65°53% rain
9 PMLight rain shower65°46% rain
10 PMOvercast65°32% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
67° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 92%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
67° 60°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 83%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
70° 62°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like53°F
Humidity90%
Pressure30.01 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph SE
Wind gusts28 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:13 AM
Sunset07:12 PM
Moonrise07:01 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 67°F
Coolest hour11 AM · 60°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 81%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 28 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 76% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 53°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

63°F, 21% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

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

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 76%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 3.

Local weather characteristics in Defiance

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

Defiance is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.82°N latitude and 95.34°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.

Defiance weather today

Partly Cloudy and 60°F in Defiance, IA. Today's high is 67°F with a 92% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 28 mph. Relative humidity is 90%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Defiance

Sunrise is at 07:13 AM and sunset is at 07:12 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 67°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 83%.

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