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Above Average Temperatures in the West; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures will continue across the West this week, potentially breaking some daily high temperature records. A storm system dropping south out of Canada will bring a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday, pushing into the Central Appalachians and interior Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jan 8:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Iowa City Municipal Airport IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Iowa City Municipal Airport IA
 41.64°N 91.55°W (Elev. 735 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 pm CST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CST Jan 12, 2026-6pm CST Jan 19, 2026
 
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