Local weather forecast

Weather in Fairfield, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 52556, 52557

Light drizzle
Now55°F

Light drizzle

High / Low66° / 57°
Rain chance61%
Wind3 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 drizzle55°49% rain
10 AMLight rain shower57°39% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby57°33% rain
12 PMOvercast59°19% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby59°26% rain
2 PMCloudy60°12% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy64°8% rain
4 PMCloudy65°9% rain
5 PMOvercast66°14% rain
6 PMCloudy65°12% rain
7 PMPartly Cloudy63°12% rain
8 PMCloudy61°12% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
66° 57°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 61%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
70° 58°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 57%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
72° 59°Overcast
Rain 8%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like54°F
Humidity85%
Pressure30.18 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind3 mph ESE
Wind gusts5 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:59 AM
Sunset06:58 PM
Moonrise06:48 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour5 PM · 66°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 55°F
Highest rain chance9 AM · 49%
Strongest gusts10 PM · 20 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 49% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 54°F with winds near 3 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

65°F, 9% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 49%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Fairfield

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

Fairfield is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.01°N latitude and 91.96°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.

Fairfield weather today

Light drizzle and 55°F in Fairfield, IA. Today's high is 66°F with a 61% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 5 mph. Relative humidity is 85%, pressure is 30.18 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Fairfield

Sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 70°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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