October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Spencer Municipal Airport (KSPW)

Lat: 43.17°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 1332ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed W 8 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 6 Oct 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Spencer IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Spencer IA
 43.16°N 95.15°W (Elev. 1332 ft)
2:48 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
3pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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