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

Today's forecast for Ottumwa shows a low of 47 degrees Fahrenheit. A 20 percent chance of rain before 3am.

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

The 7-day forecast for Ottumwa shows highs from 34 to 55 degrees and lows from 17 to 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Ottumwa, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Ottumwa this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (20% chance), Tuesday (30% chance), Friday (70% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Ottumwa weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Ottumwa 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.

Ottumwa, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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50°F
Feels Like 50°F

Humidity 92% Dew Point 48°F Wind ENE 1 MPH Gusts 4 Barometer 29.8 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.2 mi. WNW of central Ottumwa
at 9:00 PM Mon, Nov 24, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonNov 24

20%

TueNov 25

30%

WedNov 26

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

30%

SatNov 29

50%

SunNov 30

40%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 55°F to a low of 34°F, then recover to 35°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 43°F with lows around 24°F.

This Date in Weather History

1812 - Southwesterly winds of hurricane force sank ships and unroofed buildings at Philadelphia and New York City.

Ottumwa, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Nov 24

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 3am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

Tuesday Nov 25

Day: A chance of rain between 2pm and 4pm. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Light southwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy, with a west northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a west northwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Sunny, with a high near 36.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

Friday Nov 28

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

About Ottumwa, IA

Ottumwa ( ə-TUM-wə) is a city in and the county seat of Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 25,529 at the time of the 2020 U.S. census. Located in the state's southeastern section, the city is split into northern and southern halves by the Des Moines River. The original town was founded on the former camps of Meskwaki Chiefs Wapello and Appanoose. Ottumwa first developed as an industrious city economically based in farm-equipment manufacturing and meatpacking, those being John Deere and John Morrell & Co. (now JBS) respectively. The city is also home to Indian Hills Community College to provide for higher education. Ottumwa is the center of the Ottumwa Micropolitan Area which includes all of Wapello and Davis counties.

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