Weather in Ottumwa, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 52501
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
56°31% rain
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54°35% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 89% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 53°F with winds near 7 mph.
55°F, 32% rain chance and 11 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.
Current temperature is 56°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 89%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Ottumwa
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Ottumwa is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.00°N latitude and 92.37°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.
Ottumwa weather today
Overcast and 56°F in Ottumwa, IA. Today's high is 59°F with a 93% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 19 mph. Relative humidity is 91%, pressure is 30.13 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Ottumwa
Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 65°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 52%.