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

Today's forecast for Indianola shows a low of -9 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly clear, with a low around -9.

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

The 7-day forecast for Indianola shows highs from 14 to 36 degrees and lows from -9 to 27 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 1 day with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Indianola, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Indianola this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Indianola weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Indianola 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.

Indianola, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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4°F
Feels Like 0°F

Humidity 82% Dew Point -1°F Wind NW 2 MPH Gusts 4 Barometer 30.59 in.

Report from a personal weather station 0.9 mi. NE of central Indianola
at 2:15 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3

-9

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

20%

SunDec 7

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 14°F to a high of 35°F by week's end. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing snow chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 36°F with lows around 18°F.

This Date in Weather History

1972 - Winds gusting to 70 mph sent the temperature at Livingston, MT, plunging from 52 degrees to 18 degrees in just twenty minutes.

Indianola, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -9. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly clear, with a temperature rising to around 17 by 2am. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 5. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

About Indianola, IA

Indianola is city in and county seat of Warren County, Iowa, United States, located 19 miles (31 km) south of downtown Des Moines. The population was 15,833 at the time of the 2020 census. Indianola is home to the National Balloon Classic, a nine-day hot air balloon festival held annually in the summer, the Des Moines Metro Opera, a major American Summer Opera Festival, and Simpson College.

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