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

Today's forecast for Peterson shows a low of 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

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

The 7-day forecast for Peterson shows highs from 10 to 34 degrees and lows from -5 to 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Peterson, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Peterson this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (80% chance), Tuesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Peterson weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Peterson 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.

Peterson, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

Switch to Metric Units

14°F
Feels Like 0°F

Humidity 61% Dew Point 3°F Wind SSW 13 MPH Barometer 30.06 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 16.5 mi. SW of central Peterson
at 4:55 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

20%

SatDec 6

70%

SunDec 7

-5

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 33°F to a low of 10°F mid-week, then warm to 34°F. Some snow possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 30°F with lows around 13°F.

This Date in Weather History

1786 - The first of two great early December storms began. The storm produced 18 inches of snow at Morristown NJ, and twenty inches of snow at New Haven CT. It also resulted in high tides at Nantucket which did great damage.

Peterson, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Snow likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

Night: Snow before midnight. Low around 2. East wind around 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 10. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 17.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Thursday Dec 11

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

About Peterson, IA

Peterson is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 322 in the 2020 census, a decline from 372 in 2000.

Content from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

How We Provide Better Local Weather

Current conditions: We use the nearest available station to your location - including professional MESONET/MADIS and local weather stations - often miles closer than regional airports.

Forecasts: National Weather Service point forecasts predict for your specific area, not broad regional zones, making them far more relevant to your location.

Your favorites: