Weather in Maxwell, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 50161
Light rain shower
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
53°64% rain56°43% rain
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61°26% rain61°29% rain61°27% rain
60°24% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 43% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 47°F with winds near 12 mph.
61°F, 17% rain chance and 13 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 27 mph.
Current temperature is 53°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 43%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Maxwell
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Maxwell is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.89°N latitude and 93.40°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.
Maxwell weather today
Light rain shower and 53°F in Maxwell, IA. Today's high is 61°F with a 85% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 93%, pressure is 30.11 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Maxwell
Sunrise is at 07:05 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 68%.