Weather in Essex, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 51638
Cloudy
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
60°22% rain
63°23% rain
67°7% rain
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69°48% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 76% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 55°F with winds near 13 mph.
67°F, 7% rain chance and 16 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.
Current temperature is 60°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 76%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Essex
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Essex is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.83°N latitude and 95.31°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.
Essex weather today
Cloudy and 60°F in Essex, IA. Today's high is 71°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Relative humidity is 90%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Essex
Sunrise is at 07:12 AM and sunset is at 07:12 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 73°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 88%.