Local weather forecast

Weather in Merrill, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 51038

Overcast
Now59°F

Overcast

High / Low69° / 56°
Rain chance92%
Wind14 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast59°34% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby59°33% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby61°31% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby63°27% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby65°23% rain
2 PMOvercast67°21% rain
3 PMOvercast69°19% rain
4 PMOvercast69°19% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby67°24% rain
6 PMLight rain shower64°68% rain
7 PMLight rain shower63°50% rain
8 PMLight rain shower62°55% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
69° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 92%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Fog
70° 60°Fog
Rain 42%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
73° 59°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like54°F
Humidity96%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph SSE
Wind gusts29 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:16 AM
Sunset07:15 PM
Moonrise07:04 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 69°F
Coolest hour10 AM · 59°F
Highest rain chance6 PM · 68%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 29 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 68% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 54°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

69°F, 19% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 68%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Merrill

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

Merrill is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.72°N latitude and 96.25°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.

Merrill weather today

Overcast and 59°F in Merrill, IA. Today's high is 69°F with a 92% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 29 mph. Relative humidity is 96%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Merrill

Sunrise is at 07:16 AM and sunset is at 07:15 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 70°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 42%.

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