What is today's weather forecast for Altoona, IA?

Today's forecast for Altoona shows a high of 44 degrees and a low of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly Cloudy with Showers with a high near 44°F.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Altoona, IA?

The 7-day forecast for Altoona shows highs from 44 to 64 degrees and lows from 32 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 1 day with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Altoona, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Altoona this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (100% chance).

How accurate is the Altoona weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Altoona forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Altoona, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (50009)

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

42°F
Feels Like 42°F

Humidity 92% Dew Point 40°F Wind NNE 2 MPH Gusts 3 Barometer 29.08 in.738.6 mm

Solar Rad 198 w/m2 UV Index 1.3

Report from a personal weather station 0.6 miles SE of central Altoona
at 11:08 AM Sat, Nov 1, 2025

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

42°F
Feels Like 42°F

Humidity 92% Dew Point 40°F Wind NNE 2 MPH Gusts 3 Barometer 29.08 in.738.6 mm

Solar Rad 198 w/m2 UV Index 1.3

Report from a personal weather station 0.6 miles SE of central Altoona
at 11:08 AM Sat, Nov 1, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SatNov 1

100%

44°

32°

SunNov 2

53°

38°

MonNov 3

60°

38°

TueNov 4

64°

43°

WedNov 5

62°

37°

ThuNov 6

62°

48°

FriNov 7

61°

47°

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 44°F to a high of 64°F by week's end. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing rain chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 11°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

This Date in Weather History

1848 - When Joseph Henry came to the Smithsonian, one of his priorities was to set up a meteorological program. In 1847, while outlining his plan for the new institution, Henry called for "a system of extended meteorological observations for solving American storms." On November 1st, 1848, Joseph Henry and Navy meteorologist James Espy wrote a letter urging anyone interested in becoming a weather observer to signify their willingness to do so. By 1849, he had budgeted $1,000 for the Smithsonian meteorological project and established a network of some 150 volunteer weather observers. A decade later, the project had more than 600 volunteer observers, including people in Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Its cost in 1860 was $4,400, or thirty percent of the Smithsonian's research and publication budget.