Weather forecast for todayFranklin, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:45 pm CDT

  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 190°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Dewpoint: 30°F
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 4
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Currently, in Franklin, the horizon is crisp, and the weather remains sunny and inviting.
The temperature is a cool 53.6°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's 57.2°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 204°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:19 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:23 pm CDT
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Today, in Franklin, sun-filled conditions are expected to persist.
Temperatures are forecasted to range from a maximum of a refreshing 57.2°F to a minimum of a wintry 39.2°F.
The forecasted high for today is forecasted to be slightly cooler than the typical October maximum of 62.8°F.
Sunrise was at 7:19 am and sunset will be at 6:23 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 4min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 57°C.
Coldest period: 9 pm - 10 pm 45°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 pm - 10 pm 1%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 1 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 213°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSW 215°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 3 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSSW 212°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 202°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 191°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 185°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:23 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 180°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 174°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 173°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphS 174°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphS 180°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Franklin, clear skies and sunny weather are expected.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 57.2°F and the lowest temperature of 42.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The high will be a couple of degrees lower than the normal maximum of 62.8°F for October. The minimum temperature today will be more consistent with November's average low of 34.7°F than October's average of 46°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 17:45:09 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (12:45 pm CDT) it is 53.6°F in Franklin.

Today, in Franklin, sunny and dry conditions are anticipated.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 57.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 39.2°F.
The maximum temperature today will be relatively lower than the average highest temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be also a few degrees lower than the average low of 46°F.

On Saturday, in Franklin, sunrise was at 7:19 am and sunset will be at 6:23 pm (CDT).

In Franklin, today, there will be 11h and 4min of daylight.