Weather in Van Meter, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 50261
Light rain
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
55°85% rain
55°50% rain
55°30% rain57°27% rain
60°35% rain65°18% rain
69°11% rain71°17% rain69°43% rain69°51% rain67°39% rain
65°28% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 51% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 50°F with winds near 11 mph.
69°F, 11% rain chance and 13 mph wind.
Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.
Current temperature is 55°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 51%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Van Meter
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Van Meter is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.53°N latitude and 93.95°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.
Van Meter weather today
Light rain and 55°F in Van Meter, IA. Today's high is 71°F with a 88% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 98%, pressure is 30.11 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Van Meter
Sunrise is at 07:07 AM and sunset is at 07:06 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 65°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 74%.