Weather in Essex, IA
Updated 2026-08-11 10:30 local time · ZIP codes 51638
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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84°6% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 7%).
It feels like 86°F with winds near 12 mph.
89°F, 4% rain chance and 10 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 32 mph.
Current temperature is 82°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 7%.
UV index is 2.
Essex weather today
Sunny and 82°F in Essex, IA. Today's high is 97°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 29.81 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Essex
Sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 08:25 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 101°F and a low near 77°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.