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Elevated Fire Danger Today

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

Le Mars Municipal Airport (KLRJ)

Lat: 42.77°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1184ft.

Fair and Breezy

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed S 23 G 38 mph
Barometer 29.65 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Oct 4:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Le Mars IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. South 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 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °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: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. South 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 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Le Mars IA
 42.78°N 96.18°W (Elev. 1211 ft)
Last Update:
5:03 pm CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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