Local weather forecast

Weather in Waterloo, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 50701, 50702, 50703

Overcast
Now53°F

Overcast

High / Low59° / 50°
Rain chance87%
Wind9 mph
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Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast53°22% rain
9 AMPatchy rain nearby52°32% rain
10 AMLight rain50°78% rain
11 AMLight rain50°71% rain
12 PMLight drizzle51°75% rain
1 PMLight drizzle52°66% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby53°45% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby53°44% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby53°38% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby54°34% rain
6 PMOvercast54°34% rain
7 PMOvercast54°34% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
59° 50°Overcast
Rain 87%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Fog
63° 54°Fog
Rain 71%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
69° 57°Sunny
Rain 11%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity77%
Pressure30.16 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph SE
Wind gusts23 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:01 AM
Sunset07:00 PM
Moonrise06:48 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour6 AM · 56°F
Coolest hour10 AM · 50°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 78%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 23 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 78% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 8 AM

53°F, 22% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 53°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 78%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Waterloo

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

Waterloo is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.49°N latitude and 92.34°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.

Waterloo weather today

Overcast and 53°F in Waterloo, IA. Today's high is 59°F with a 87% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 23 mph. Relative humidity is 77%, pressure is 30.16 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Waterloo

Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 63°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 71%.

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