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

Today's forecast for Runnells shows a high of 24 degrees and a low of 7 degrees Fahrenheit. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24.

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

The 7-day forecast for Runnells shows highs from 8 to 45 degrees and lows from -11 to 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Runnells, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Runnells this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (50% chance), Saturday (100% chance).

How accurate is the Runnells weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Runnells 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.

Runnells, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Winter Weather Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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23°F
Feels Like 19°F

Humidity 92% Dew Point 21°F Wind N 3 MPH Gusts 6 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 6.4 mi. NE of central Runnells
at 6:31 AM Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriDec 12

SatDec 13

100%

-11

SunDec 14

-3

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 24°F to a low of 8°F mid-week, then warm to 45°F. Some snow possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 35°F with lows around 18°F.

This Date in Weather History

1960 - The first of three Middle Atlantic snowstorms produced a foot of snow at Baltimore MD. A pre-winter blizzard struck the northeastern U.S. producing wind gusts as high as 51 mph, along with 16 inches of snow at Nantucket MA, and 20 inches at Newark NJ.

Runnells, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Dec 12

Day: Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. West northwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Snow, mainly before noon. Temperature falling to around 5 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -20. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -3.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

About Runnells, IA

Runnells is a city in the southeastern corner of Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 457 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Runnells has its own Post Office, located at 112 Brown Street.

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