Weather forecast for todayForest City, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:59 am CDT

  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphS 190°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.49"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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In Forest City, currently, a cloudless sky and warm sun dominate the day.
The temperature is a brisk 42.8°F, with the apparent temperature being evaluated at a cold 37.4°F. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-anticipated 39.2°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:31 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:28 pm CDT
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On Saturday, in Forest City, uninterrupted sunshine is anticipated.
Temperatures will oscillate between a moderate 57.2°F at their highest and a wintry 39.2°F at their lowest.
The maximum temperature today is forecasted to reflect October's average high of 56.7°F.
Sunrise was at 7:31 am and sunset will be at 6:28 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 58min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 55°C.
Minimum temperature: 45°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 am 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10 am
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 211°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 11 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 212°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 1 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 206°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphSSW 203°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 198°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 191°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:28 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 191°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSW 192°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSW 195°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphSSW 196°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Forest City, mainly sunny weather and a cloudless sky are anticipated.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 55.4°F and the lowest temperature of 44.6°F. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 51.8°F and a minimum of 37.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The highest temperature will be close to October's average maximum of 56.7°F. The temperature low is forecasted to be also consistent with the usual October value of 42.3°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 14:59:35 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (9:59 am CDT) it is 42.8°F in Forest City. Feels-like temperature is 37.4°F.

On Saturday, sun-filled conditions are expected to persist.

Today, the highest temperature will be 57.2°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. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Forest City, sunrise was at 7:31 am and sunset will be at 6:28 pm (CDT).

In Forest City, Iowa, today, there will be 10h and 58min of daylight.