Local weather forecast

Weather in Elkhart, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 50073

Light rain shower
Now54°F

Light rain shower

High / Low65° / 54°
Rain chance87%
Wind12 mph
No active weather alerts

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

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Next hours

NowLight rain shower54°67% rain
10 AMLight rain shower54°52% rain
11 AMLight rain shower55°52% rain
12 PMOvercast56°27% rain
1 PMLight rain shower57°40% rain
2 PMOvercast59°24% rain
3 PMOvercast62°20% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy63°9% rain
5 PMLight rain shower65°30% rain
6 PMLight rain shower63°43% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby63°32% rain
8 PMCloudy62°23% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
65° 54°Overcast
Rain 87%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
64° 58°Overcast
Rain 77%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
70° 60°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity94%
Pressure30.12 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind12 mph SE
Wind gusts25 mph
Precipitation0.02 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:05 AM
Sunset07:05 PM
Moonrise06:54 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour5 PM · 65°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 54°F
Highest rain chance9 AM · 67%
Strongest gusts11 PM · 27 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 12 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

63°F, 9% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 54°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 67%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Elkhart

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

Elkhart is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.79°N latitude and 93.52°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.

Elkhart weather today

Light rain shower and 54°F in Elkhart, IA. Today's high is 65°F with a 87% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 30.12 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Elkhart

Sunrise is at 07:05 AM and sunset is at 07:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 77%.

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