Weather in West Branch, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 52358
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
56°20% rain59°17% rain62°15% rain63°14% rain
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63°9% rain
61°32% rain
60°14% rain
59°20% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 50% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 51°F with winds near 8 mph.
63°F, 9% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 14 mph.
Current temperature is 56°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 50%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in West Branch
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
West Branch is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.67°N latitude and 91.35°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.
West Branch weather today
Overcast and 56°F in West Branch, IA. Today's high is 63°F with a 65% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 14 mph. Relative humidity is 73%, pressure is 30.19 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in West Branch
Sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 69°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 12%.