Weather in Iowa City, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 52240, 52242, 52245, 52246

Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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54°42% rain3-day weather forecast



Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 80% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 50°F with winds near 7 mph.
54°F, 25% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.
Current temperature is 53°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 80%.
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 53°F in Iowa City, IA. Today's high is 58°F with a 89% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 83%, pressure is 30.17 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 Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.