Local weather forecast

Weather in Portsmouth, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 51565

Overcast
Now57°F

Overcast

High / Low67° / 56°
Rain chance92%
Wind16 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast57°33% rain
10 AMLight rain shower58°48% rain
11 AMPartly Cloudy60°19% rain
12 PMCloudy63°21% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby65°30% rain
2 PMLight rain shower67°63% rain
3 PMLight rain shower67°71% rain
4 PMLight rain shower66°67% rain
5 PMLight rain shower66°76% rain
6 PMLight rain shower66°59% rain
7 PMLight rain shower66°72% rain
8 PMLight rain shower65°53% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
67° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 92%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
67° 60°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 83%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
70° 62°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity95%
Pressure30.02 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind16 mph SE
Wind gusts33 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:13 AM
Sunset07:13 PM
Moonrise07:02 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 67°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 57°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 81%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 33 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 76% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 50°F with winds near 16 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

63°F, 21% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 33 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 76%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Portsmouth

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

Portsmouth is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.65°N latitude and 95.52°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.

Portsmouth weather today

Overcast and 57°F in Portsmouth, IA. Today's high is 67°F with a 92% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 33 mph. Relative humidity is 95%, pressure is 30.02 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Portsmouth

Sunrise is at 07:13 AM and sunset is at 07:13 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 67°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 83%.

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