Weather forecast for today
Buchanan, IA

Weather forecast for today

Friday, May 2.

Showers
5:57 am

8:06 pm
CDT
Showers
59°F / 45°F
  • Wind: 12mph NW
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • UV index: 5
On Friday, May 2, light showers are likely, with some brief dry spells throughout the day.
Minimal precipitation is expected for today. The temperature variation is predicted to range from a maximum of a refreshing 59°F to a minimum of a chilly 44.6°F.
This May day will feature colder weather, consistent with April's average of 58.1°F.
Sunrise was at 5:57 am and sunset will be at 8:06 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 8min.

Current condition

Light Rain
1:19 pm CDT
Light Rain
  • 57°F
  • Feels like: 54°F
  • Wind: 12mph WNW
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Dewpoint: 48°F
  • Pressure: 29.87"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
At the moment, refreshing rain showers are keeping the air cool and damp.
The temperature is a refreshing 57.2°F, the real-feel temperature is slightly different, computed to be a crisp 53.6°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum predicted 59°F for today.

Weather radar - Buchanan, IA

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
Currently (1:19 pm CDT) it is 57.2°F in Buchanan.
What is the weather forecast for Buchanan for today?
Today, in Buchanan, showers are expected to spread throughout the day, with the heaviest rain expected in the morning.
Will it rain today?
There is a high possibility of rainfall, but with minimal precipitation.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 59°F, while the lowest temperature will be 44.6°F.
The highest temperature will be significantly lower than the average maximum of 69.3°F in May. The lowest temperature will be a couple of degrees lower than the average low of 52.5°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Friday, in Buchanan, sunrise was at 5:57 am and sunset will be at 8:06 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Buchanan have today?
In Buchanan, Iowa, the length of the day today will be 14h and 8min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 12mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
3 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 11mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Wind: 12mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 9mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
6 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:06 pm
9 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8mph N
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
For the rest of Friday, a combination of gloomy and rain-filled weather is expected.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rainfall is anticipated from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 50°F and a maximum of 59°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 5 pm and 6 pm.
The forecasted maximum is more close to April's typical high of 58.1°F than the average for May. The expected low will be also more close to what’s typical in April than in May.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 18:19:16 UTC
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Buchanan, Iowa, USA

  • en: Buchanan, Iowa, USA
  • es: Buchanan, Iowa, EE.UU.
  • hr: Bьюkenen, Ajova, SAD
  • sr: Bьюkenen, Ajova, SAD
  • zh: 布坎南, 爱荷华州, 美国
  • Latitude: 41.765019°
  • Longitude: -91.246828°
  • Elevation: 761 ft
  • Current time: 1:25pm CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:57 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:06 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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