Weather in Dows, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 50071
Light rain
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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59°28% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 70% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 46°F with winds near 14 mph.
56°F, 12% rain chance and 11 mph wind.
Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.
Current temperature is 52°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 70%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Dows
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Dows is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.66°N latitude and 93.50°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.
Dows weather today
Light rain and 52°F in Dows, IA. Today's high is 59°F with a 89% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 29 mph. Relative humidity is 95%, pressure is 30.11 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Dows
Sunrise is at 07:05 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 65%.