Weather forecast for todayCarter Lake, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 2:04 pm CDT

  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Fair
Fair
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • Dewpoint: 30°F
  • Pressure: 30.44"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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In Carter Lake, currently, clear skies and sunshine define today’s fair conditions.
The temperature is a mild 59°F, the real-feel reading is calculated to be a moderate 55.4°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum 60.8°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 61°F
  • 41°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 196°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:37 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:39 pm CDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, expect sunny weather with a crisp, clear sky.
Temperature is expected to swing from a high of an enjoyable 60.8°F to a low of an icy 41°F.
October's usual high of 61.7°F is predicted to be matched by the day’s maximum temperature.
Sunrise was at 7:37 am and sunset will be at 6:39 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 2min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 3 pm - 5 pm 61°C.
Coldest period: 11 pm - 12 am 48°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11 pm - 12 am 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 3 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 199°
  • Humidity: 32%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 196°
  • Humidity: 32%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 32%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphS 186°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:39 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 182°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 179°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphS 181°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphS 183°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphS 184°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 12 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphS 182°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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For the rest of Saturday, clear skies and sunny weather are expected.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 60.8°F and a minimum of 48.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 3 pm to 5 pm.
The maximum temperature will be close to October's average highest temperature of 61.7°F. The nighttime low will be also a few degrees lower than the typical October minimum temperature of 45.1°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 19:04:03 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 2:04 pm CDT is 59°F.

On Saturday, sunny skies are in store, with excellent visibility.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 60.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 41°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 61.7°F in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be a couple of degrees lower than the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Carter Lake, sunrise was at 7:37 am and sunset will be at 6:39 pm (CDT).

In Carter Lake, today, there will be 11h and 2min of daylight.