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Strong winds, near record high temperatures, and low humidity will lead to widespread elevated fire danger today. This fire danger will be higher for agricultural fields in the region. Use extreme caution when working or spending time outdoors. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cherokee, Cherokee Municipal Airport (KCKP)

Lat: 42.73°NLon: 95.56°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair and Breezy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed S 22 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.70 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 10 Oct 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cherokee Municipal Airport IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 66. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 66. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cherokee Municipal Airport IA
 42.74°N 95.56°W (Elev. 1211 ft)
Last Update:
3:58 pm CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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