Weather in Prairie City, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 50228
Light rain
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
53°83% rain
53°68% rain
55°33% rain
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62°23% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 83% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 49°F with winds near 11 mph.
63°F, 16% rain chance and 13 mph wind.
Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.
Current temperature is 53°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 83%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Prairie City
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Prairie City is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.60°N latitude and 93.23°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.
Prairie City weather today
Light rain and 53°F in Prairie City, IA. Today's high is 63°F with a 87% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 24 mph. Relative humidity is 93%, pressure is 30.13 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Prairie City
Sunrise is at 07:04 AM and sunset is at 07:03 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 65%.