Weather in Leighton, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 50143
Light rain shower
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
56°46% rain
56°40% rain
56°29% rain56°27% rain61°19% rain65°13% rain
66°11% rain67°14% rain65°16% rain65°17% rain64°21% rain
62°19% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 46% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 52°F with winds near 9 mph.
66°F, 11% rain chance and 13 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.
Current temperature is 56°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 46%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Leighton
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Leighton is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.34°N latitude and 92.79°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.
Leighton weather today
Light rain shower and 56°F in Leighton, IA. Today's high is 67°F with a 70% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 90%, pressure is 30.14 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Leighton
Sunrise is at 07:02 AM and sunset is at 07:02 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 69°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 47%.