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

Today's forecast for Dorchester shows a low of -8 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly cloudy, with a low around -8.

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

The 7-day forecast for Dorchester shows highs from 14 to 34 degrees and lows from -8 to 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Dorchester, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Dorchester this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (40% chance), Monday (40% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Dorchester weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Dorchester 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.

Dorchester, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

14°F
Feels Like 5°F

Humidity 80% Dew Point 9°F Wind NNW 6 MPH Gusts 11 Barometer 30.17 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 10.8 mi. NW of central Dorchester
at 5:20 PM Wed, Dec 3, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3

-8

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

20%

SatDec 6

SunDec 7

-4

MonDec 8

20%

TueDec 9

20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Warming trend through the week with high temperatures climbing from 14°F to 33°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 31°F with lows around 16°F.

This Date in Weather History

1926 - Yuma, AZ, was soaked with 1.10 inch of rain, and by the 10th of the month had received 4.43 inches, making it the wettest December of record. The average annual rainfall for Yuma is 3.38 inches.

Dorchester, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -7. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 12 by 4am. Wind chill values as low as -7. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Calm wind.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Light north wind.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Calm wind.

Monday Dec 8

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

About Dorchester, IA

Dorchester is an unincorporated community in northwestern Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. It lies along local roads just off Iowa Highway 76, north of the city of Waukon, the county seat of Allamakee County. Its elevation is 738 feet (225 m). The town was originally settled by Harvey Bell and Edmund Bell, and was named after Dorchester, England. Although Dorchester is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 52140, which opened on 21 May 1857. Dorchester is located in Waterloo Township.

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