Weather in Fairfax, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 52228
Patchy rain nearby
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
57°23% rain
60°37% rain57°33% rain56°47% rain
54°69% rain54°63% rain
57°12% rain59°11% rain
59°47% rain
59°28% rain58°29% rain57°29% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 69% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 52°F with winds near 9 mph.
59°F, 11% rain chance and 7 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.
Current temperature is 57°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 69%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Fairfax
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Fairfax is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.92°N latitude and 91.78°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.
Fairfax weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 57°F in Fairfax, IA. Today's high is 60°F with a 75% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 14 mph. Relative humidity is 72%, pressure is 30.17 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Fairfax
Sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 69°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 14%.