Weather forecast for todayFairfax, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:57 am CDT

  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphS 190°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Dewpoint: 36°F
  • Pressure: 30.57"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 1
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Currently, the weather is bright and sunny.
The temperature is a chilly 44.6°F, the real-feel reading is computed to be an icy 41°F. The current temperature is relatively far from today's maximum-forecasted 59°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 59°F
  • 39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSW 206°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:22 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:22 pm CDT
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On Saturday, October 17, the outlook remains bright and sunny.
The temperature is predicted to vary between a maximum of a mild 59°F and a minimum of a cold 39.2°F.
October's usual high of 59.9°F is anticipated to be matched by the day’s maximum temperature.
Sunrise was at 7:22 am and sunset will be at 6:22 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 1min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 57°C.
Minimum temperature: 45°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 am 3%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10 am
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 199°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 30.56"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 11 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 207°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 214°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 214°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSW 211°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSW 199°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 192°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:22 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphS 184°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphS 185°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 190°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 189°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 188°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Fairfax, primarily bright and sunny weather is anticipated.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 44.6°F and the highest temperature of 57.2°F. The warmest part of the day is anticipated around 4 pm.
Today, the maximum will be similar to October's typical high. The lowest temperature today will be also relatively lower than the standard minimum for October.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 14:57:40 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (9:57 am CDT) is 44.6°F.

On Saturday, in Fairfax, expect bright skies and plenty of sunshine.

Today, the highest temperature will be 59°F, while the lowest temperature will be 39.2°F.
Today, the maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be slightly cooler than the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Fairfax, sunrise was at 7:22 am and sunset will be at 6:22 pm (CDT).

In Fairfax, the length of the day today will be 11h and 1min.