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

Today's forecast for Cranston shows a high of 73 degrees and a low of 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 73.

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

The 7-day forecast for Cranston shows highs from 47 to 73 degrees and lows from 34 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Cranston, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Cranston this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (60% chance), Wednesday (40% chance), Thursday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Cranston weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Cranston 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.

Cranston, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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75°F
Feels Like 75°F

Humidity 48% Dew Point 54°F Wind S 5 MPH Gusts 13 Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 404 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.9 miles NW of central Cranston
at 1:46 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 73°F to a low of 47°F, then recover to 55°F by week's end. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 49°F with lows around 29°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - The first major snowstorm of the season hit the Southern and Central Rockies, producing 12 inches at the Brian Head ski resort in Utah overnight. Strong and gusty winds associated with the storm reached 52 mph at Ruidoso NM. In the eastern U.S., the temperature at Washington D.C. soared to 68 degrees, just three days after being buried under more than a foot of snow.

Cranston, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 52.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

About Cranston, IA

Cranston is an unincorporated community in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States.

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