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Thursday, May 1.

Showers
6:05 am

8:17 pm
CDT
Showers
61°F / 43°F
  • Wind: 16mph SSW
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • UV index: 3
On Thursday, in Forest City, showers will occur throughout the day, with some dry intervals in between.
Minimal precipitation is predicted for today. The temperature is expected to oscillate between a maximum of a breezy 60.8°F and a minimum of a brisk 42.8°F.
The temperature of 60.8°F aligns more with what is typical in April than what is normal in May.
Sunrise will be at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:17 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 13min.

Current condition

Rain
1:27 am CDT
Rain
  • 54°F
  • Feels like: 54°F
  • Wind: 3mph SE
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Dewpoint: 50°F
  • Pressure: 29.82"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
At the moment, persistent rain is keeping conditions damp.
The temperature is a crisp 53.6°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 60.8°F for the day.

Weather radar - Forest City, IA

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The temperature at 1:27 am CDT is 53.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Forest City for today?
Today, in Forest City, expect showers at times, with periods of lighter rain during the day.
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 60.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 42.8°F.
The highest temperature will be a few degrees lower than the average maximum of 67.5°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also relatively lower than the average low of 51.4°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today in Forest City?
On Thursday, in Forest City, sunrise will be at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:17 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Forest City, today, there will be 14h and 13min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

2 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 3mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 2mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 3mi
6 am
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 2mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 2mi
Sunrise: 6:05 am
8 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 2mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 2mi
10 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 4mi
12 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 4mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
2 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 6mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Wind: 13mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 5mi
6 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 13mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:17 pm
10 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in Forest City, a combination of cloudy, showery and unstable weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is expected at 2 am, and from 7 am to 4 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08", the most intense rain will be falling at 8 am, 11 am, 3 pm and 4 pm.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 48.2°F and the highest temperature of 59°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The forecasted maximum is more comparable to April's typical high of 54.9°F than the average for May. The minimum temperature will be also more similar to April's average low of 39.6°F than May's typical value of 51.4°F.
Updated: May 1, 2025 @ 06:27:28 UTC
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Forest City, Iowa, USA

  • en: Forest City, Iowa, USA
  • es: Forest City, Iowa, EE.UU.
  • hr: Forist Siti, Ajova, SAD
  • sr: Forist Siti, Ajova, SAD
  • zh: 福里斯特城, 爱荷华州, 美国
  • Latitude: 43.262469°
  • Longitude: -93.637194°
  • Elevation: 1257 ft
  • Current time: 1:27am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:05 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:17 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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