Local weather forecast

Weather in Fort Madison, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 52627

Patchy rain nearby
Now59°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low69° / 58°
Rain chance23%
Wind7 mph
No active weather alerts

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

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby59°17% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby59°18% rain
12 PMOvercast59°17% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby64°13% rain
2 PMCloudy67°7% rain
3 PMCloudy69°9% rain
4 PMCloudy69°9% rain
5 PMOvercast67°12% rain
6 PMOvercast66°13% rain
7 PMOvercast64°16% rain
8 PMPartly Cloudy62°9% rain
9 PMCloudy61°10% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
69° 58°Overcast
Rain 23%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
73° 59°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
74° 58°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like54°F
Humidity66%
Pressure30.15 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind7 mph ESE
Wind gusts13 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:56 AM
Sunset06:56 PM
Moonrise06:45 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 69°F
Coolest hour11 AM · 59°F
Highest rain chance11 AM · 18%
Strongest gusts8 PM · 18 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 18%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 54°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

69°F, 9% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 18%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Fort Madison

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

Fort Madison is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.63°N latitude and 91.31°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.

Fort Madison weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 59°F in Fort Madison, IA. Today's high is 69°F with a 23% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 13 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Fort Madison

Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 73°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 17%.

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