Weather in Polk City, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 50226
Light rain shower
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
55°68% rain55°51% rain
55°42% rain
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63°17% rain66°15% rain66°45% rain64°46% rain64°31% rain
63°24% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 68% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 50°F with winds near 12 mph.
66°F, 15% rain chance and 15 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.
Current temperature is 55°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 68%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Polk City
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Polk City is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.77°N latitude and 93.71°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.
Polk City weather today
Light rain shower and 55°F in Polk City, IA. Today's high is 66°F with a 88% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 95%, pressure is 30.11 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Polk City
Sunrise is at 07:06 AM and sunset is at 07:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 77%.