Local weather forecast

Weather in Preston, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 52069

Overcast
Now59°F

Overcast

High / Low61° / 52°
Rain chance33%
Wind8 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast59°16% rain
12 PMOvercast60°15% rain
1 PMOvercast60°15% rain
2 PMOvercast61°15% rain
3 PMOvercast61°15% rain
4 PMOvercast61°16% rain
5 PMOvercast61°18% rain
6 PMOvercast61°18% rain
7 PMPartly Cloudy60°10% rain
8 PMPartly Cloudy59°11% rain
9 PMOvercast59°19% rain
10 PMPatchy light drizzle59°31% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
61° 52°Overcast
Rain 33%Gust 9 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
69° 54°Overcast
Rain 12%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
70° 55°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like53°F
Humidity64%
Pressure30.19 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind8 mph SE
Wind gusts12 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:53 AM
Sunset06:52 PM
Moonrise06:41 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 61°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 54°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 31%
Strongest gusts12 PM · 12 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 31%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 53°F with winds near 8 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

60°F, 10% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 31%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Preston

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

Preston is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.05°N latitude and 90.41°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.

Preston weather today

Overcast and 59°F in Preston, IA. Today's high is 61°F with a 33% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 12 mph. Relative humidity is 64%, pressure is 30.19 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Preston

Sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 06:52 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 69°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 12%.

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