Weather in Red Oak, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 51566
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
59°32% rain
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68°60% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 75% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 53°F with winds near 13 mph.
70°F, 25% rain chance and 12 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 31 mph.
Current temperature is 59°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 75%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Red Oak
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Red Oak is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.01°N latitude and 95.23°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.
Red Oak weather today
Overcast and 59°F in Red Oak, IA. Today's high is 70°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 31 mph. Relative humidity is 93%, pressure is 30.02 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Red Oak
Sunrise is at 07:12 AM and sunset is at 07:11 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 72°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 80%.