Local weather forecast

Weather in Scranton, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 12:30 local time · ZIP codes 51462

Overcast
Now57°F

Overcast

High / Low65° / 56°
Rain chance92%
Wind14 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast57°28% rain
1 PMLight rain shower59°46% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby60°20% rain
3 PMLight rain shower63°56% rain
4 PMLight rain shower64°40% rain
5 PMLight rain shower64°44% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby65°29% rain
7 PMLight rain shower65°43% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby64°30% rain
9 PMOvercast63°30% rain
10 PMLight rain shower62°46% rain
11 PMPatchy rain nearby62°39% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
65° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 92%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
66° 58°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 58%Gust 12 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
70° 60°Overcast
Rain 18%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity91%
Pressure30.05 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph SE
Wind gusts29 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:09 AM
Sunset07:09 PM
Moonrise06:57 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour6 PM · 65°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 58°F
Highest rain chance3 PM · 56%
Strongest gusts12 AM · 26 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 56% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

65°F, 29% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 56%.

Low UV protection needs

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%.

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