Local weather forecast

Weather in Sheldon, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 51201

Light rain shower
Now57°F

Light rain shower

High / Low63° / 55°
Rain chance93%
Wind15 mph
No active weather alerts

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

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Next hours

NowLight rain shower57°72% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby58°34% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby58°34% rain
1 PMLight rain shower61°54% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby63°28% rain
3 PMOvercast62°27% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby63°29% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby63°31% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby60°31% rain
7 PMLight rain shower58°49% rain
8 PMLight rain shower58°74% rain
9 PMLight rain shower58°67% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
63° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 93%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Mist
64° 58°Mist
Rain 67%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
70° 58°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity97%
Pressure30.00 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph SSE
Wind gusts31 mph
Precipitation0.03 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:15 AM
Sunset07:14 PM
Moonrise07:02 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 63°F
Coolest hour10 AM · 57°F
Highest rain chance8 PM · 74%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 31 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 74% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 50°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

62°F, 27% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 31 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 74%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Sheldon

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

Sheldon is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.18°N latitude and 95.86°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.

Sheldon weather today

Light rain shower and 57°F in Sheldon, IA. Today's high is 63°F with a 93% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 31 mph. Relative humidity is 97%, pressure is 30.00 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Sheldon

Sunrise is at 07:15 AM and sunset is at 07:14 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 64°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 67%.

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