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

Today's forecast for Rathbun shows a high of 38 degrees and a low of 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 38.

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

The 7-day forecast for Rathbun shows highs from 38 to 46 degrees and lows from 12 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Rathbun, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Rathbun this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (40% chance), Thursday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Rathbun weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Rathbun 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.

Rathbun, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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40°F
Feels Like 40°F

Humidity 46% Dew Point 21°F Wind Calm Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 257 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 7.3 mi. SW of central Rathbun
at 2:40 PM Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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20%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 38°F to 46°F. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 37°F with lows around 19°F.

This Date in Weather History

1945 - A record December snowstorm buried Buffalo, NY, under 36.6 inches of snow, with unofficial totals south of the city ranging up to 70 inches. Travel was brought to a halt by the storm.

Rathbun, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Day: Sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light west northwest after midnight.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

About Rathbun, IA

Rathbun is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 43 at the time of the 2020 census.

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