Weather in Scranton, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 12:30 local time · ZIP codes 51462

Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
57°28% rain
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62°46% rain
62°39% rain3-day weather forecast



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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 56% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 51°F with winds near 14 mph.
65°F, 29% rain chance and 12 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.
Current temperature is 57°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 56%.
UV index is 3.
Local weather characteristics in Scranton
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Scranton is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.02°N latitude and 94.55°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.
Scranton weather today
Overcast and 57°F in Scranton, IA. Today's high is 65°F with a 92% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 29 mph. Relative humidity is 91%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Scranton
Sunrise is at 07:09 AM and sunset is at 07:09 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 66°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 58%.