Weather in Rock Rapids, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 51246
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
57°35% rain
58°53% rain58°33% rain
60°32% rain62°41% rain64°24% rain63°28% rain64°30% rain64°28% rain65°31% rain62°39% rain
59°55% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 55% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 51°F with winds near 15 mph.
64°F, 24% rain chance and 14 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 31 mph.
Current temperature is 57°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 55%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Rock Rapids
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Rock Rapids is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.43°N latitude and 96.18°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.
Rock Rapids weather today
Overcast and 57°F in Rock Rapids, IA. Today's high is 65°F with a 93% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 31 mph. Relative humidity is 98%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Rock Rapids
Sunrise is at 07:16 AM and sunset is at 07:15 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 65°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 55%.