Local weather forecast

Weather in Dow City, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 51528

Patchy rain nearby
Now60°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low69° / 56°
Rain chance91%
Wind16 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby60°32% rain
11 AMPartly Cloudy59°19% rain
12 PMPartly Cloudy66°12% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby68°16% rain
2 PMOvercast69°18% rain
3 PMLight rain shower67°64% rain
4 PMLight rain shower65°61% rain
5 PMLight rain shower65°76% rain
6 PMLight rain shower65°68% rain
7 PMLight rain shower65°69% rain
8 PMLight rain shower65°59% rain
9 PMLight rain shower64°52% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
69° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 91%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
69° 60°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 73%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
71° 61°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like53°F
Humidity89%
Pressure30.01 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind16 mph SSE
Wind gusts31 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
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 · 69°F
Coolest hour11 AM · 59°F
Highest rain chance5 PM · 76%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 31 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 16 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

69°F, 18% rain chance and 16 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 31 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 76%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Dow City

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

Dow City is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.93°N latitude and 95.49°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.

Dow City weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 60°F in Dow City, IA. Today's high is 69°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 31 mph. Relative humidity is 89%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Dow City

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 69°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 73%.

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