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

Today's forecast for Emmetsburg shows a low of 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Areas of fog before 10pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Emmetsburg shows highs from 4 to 37 degrees and lows from -9 to 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Emmetsburg, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Emmetsburg this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (40% chance), Friday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Emmetsburg weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Emmetsburg 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.

Emmetsburg, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Winter Storm Watch

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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29°F
Feels Like 29°F

Humidity 97% Dew Point 28°F Wind Calm Barometer 30 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 12.2 mi. S of central Emmetsburg
at 9:30 PM Mon, Dec 8, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

50%

WedDec 10

50%

ThuDec 11

40%

FriDec 12

20%

-8

SatDec 13

-9

SunDec 14

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 37°F to a low of 4°F, then recover to 10°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 12°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 30°F with lows around 13°F.

This Date in Weather History

1892 - A tremendous ice fall occurred at Gay Hill, TX. Ice averaged four to six inches in diameter.

Emmetsburg, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 8

Night: Areas of fog before 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A 50 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Windy, with a west wind 7 to 12 mph becoming west southwest 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain between midnight and 1am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1am. Areas of blowing snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 5. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph becoming northwest 29 to 34 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Areas of blowing snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a northwest wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

Thursday Dec 11

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

Friday Dec 12

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Blustery.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

About Emmetsburg, IA

Emmetsburg is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,706 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Palo Alto County. Emmetsburg is located around the southern bay of Five Island Lake.

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