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

Today's forecast for Leighton shows a high of 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 17.

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

The 7-day forecast for Leighton shows highs from 17 to 35 degrees and lows from -4 to 24 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Leighton, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Leighton this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (70% chance), Sunday (20% chance), Tuesday (30% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Leighton weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Leighton 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.

Leighton, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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13°F
Feels Like 8°F

Humidity 60% Dew Point 2°F Wind SE 3 MPH Barometer 30.33 in.

Solar Rad 353 w/m² Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 9.5 mi. WNW of central Leighton
at 1:35 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

20%

SunDec 7

20%

-4

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Significant warming trend with high temperatures climbing from 17°F to 35°F, reaching a high of 35°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain or snow likely on at least 4 days.

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

1982 - The temperature in New York City's Central Park reached 72 degrees to establish a record high for December. The month as a whole was also the warmest of record.

Leighton, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as 5. South wind around 7 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 8 by 10pm, then rising to around 17 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as 5. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

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

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 24.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

About Leighton, IA

Leighton is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 158 in the 2020 United States census, an increase from 153 in the 2000 United States census.

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