Weather in Elkader, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 52043
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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59°18% rain
59°18% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 22%).
It feels like 48°F with winds near 7 mph.
60°F, 16% rain chance and 8 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Current temperature is 51°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 22%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Elkader
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Elkader is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.85°N latitude and 91.41°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.
Elkader weather today
Overcast and 51°F in Elkader, IA. Today's high is 60°F with a 22% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 16 mph. Relative humidity is 76%, pressure is 30.21 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Elkader
Sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 63°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 19%.