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

Today's forecast for Cornelia shows a high of 9 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny and cold, with a high near 9.

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

The 7-day forecast for Cornelia shows highs from 8 to 31 degrees and lows from -3 to 19 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Cornelia, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Cornelia this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (40% chance), Saturday (60% chance), Tuesday (30% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Cornelia weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Cornelia 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.

Cornelia, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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-14°F
Feels Like -31°F

Humidity 82% Dew Point -18°F Wind E 8 MPH Gusts 8 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 16 mi. SSE of central Cornelia
at 5:35 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

40%

SatDec 6

50%

-2

SunDec 7

-3

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 9°F to a low of 8°F mid-week, then warm to 31°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 30°F with lows around 14°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A cold front crossing the Pacific Coast Region brought high winds and heavy rain to California. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 55 mph at Newport Beach CA, and Mount Wilson CA was drenched with 2.17 inches of rain in six hours. Gale force winds prevailed along the Northern Pacific Coast, and winds in the Tehachapis Mountains of southern California gusted to 60 mph.

Cornelia, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -25. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 14 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A 50 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 19.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Blustery.

About Cornelia, IA

Cornelia is an unincorporated community and de facto ghost town in Grant Township, Wright County, Iowa, United States. Cornelia is located along County Highway C25, 4.8 miles (7.7 km) north-northeast of Clarion. Lake Cornelia State Park is in the community.

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