Weather forecast for todayRussell, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 1:43 pm CDT

  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Dewpoint: 32°F
  • Pressure: 30.48"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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At the moment, the air is clear and fresh under a radiant sun.
The temperature is a mild 57.2°F, while the apparent temperature is a similar 55.4°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum anticipated 59°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 59°F
  • 39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphSSW 204°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:26 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:29 pm CDT
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Today, in Russell, expect sunny weather with a crisp, clear sky.
Temperatures are anticipated to peak at a mild 59°F and drop to a minimum of a wintry 39.2°F.
Today's highest temperature is predicted to match the regular high for October at 61.3°F.
Sunrise was at 7:26 am and sunset will be at 6:29 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 2min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 3 pm - 4 pm 59°C.
Coldest period: 10 pm - 11 pm 45°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 pm - 11 pm 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 212°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 3 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphSSW 198°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • 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: 7mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:29 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 190°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • 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: 8mphS 188°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • 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: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.39"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 the lowest temperature of 44.6°F and the highest temperature of 59°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The maximum temperature today will be consistent with October's average high. Forecasts indicate a night temperature also relatively lower than the usual October minimum of 44.6°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 18:43:48 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (1:43 pm CDT) it is 57.2°F in Russell.

On Saturday, clear and sunny conditions are expected.

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

On Saturday, in Russell, sunrise was at 7:26 am and sunset will be at 6:29 pm (CDT).

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