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

Today's forecast for Urbandale shows a high of 37 degrees and a low of 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 37.

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

The 7-day forecast for Urbandale shows highs from 20 to 37 degrees and lows from 4 to 27 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Urbandale, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Urbandale this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (80% chance), Saturday (80% chance).

How accurate is the Urbandale weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Urbandale 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.

Urbandale, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

39°F
Feels Like 35°F

Humidity 56% Dew Point 24°F Wind WNW 5 MPH Gusts 8 Barometer 30.23 in.

Solar Rad 226 w/m² UV Index 2

Report from a personal weather station 0.7 mi. SSE of central Urbandale
at 1:11 PM Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedNov 26

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

20%

SatNov 29

80%

SunNov 30

MonDec 1

TueDec 2

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 20°F to 37°F. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 12°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 41°F with lows around 23°F.

This Date in Weather History

1896 - Snow and high winds hit the Northern Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley, with a Thanksgiving Day blizzard across North Dakota. The storm was followed by a severe cold wave in the Upper Midwest. The temperature at Pokegama Dam MI plunged to 45 degrees below zero.

Urbandale, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a west northwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday Nov 28

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Rain and snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 15.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

Monday Dec 1

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

About Urbandale, IA

Urbandale is a city in Polk and Dallas counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 45,580. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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