Weather in Iowa City, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 52240, 52242, 52245, 52246
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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57°28% rain
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61°51% rain59°26% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 77% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 54°F with winds near 7 mph.
62°F, 9% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.
Current temperature is 57°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 77%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Iowa City
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Iowa City is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.66°N latitude and 91.53°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.
Iowa City weather today
Overcast and 57°F in Iowa City, IA. Today's high is 62°F with a 80% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 14 mph. Relative humidity is 87%, pressure is 30.19 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Iowa City
Sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Partly Cloudy with a high near 70°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 13%.