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

Today's forecast for Washta shows a high of 17 degrees and a low of 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

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

The 7-day forecast for Washta shows highs from 12 to 34 degrees and lows from -4 to 19 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Washta, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Washta this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (70% chance), Tuesday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Washta weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Washta 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.

Washta, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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13°F
Feels Like 0°F

Humidity 61% Dew Point 2°F Wind S 10 MPH Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 230 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 10.1 mi. SSW of central Washta
at 2:00 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

70%

SunDec 7

-4

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 17°F, reaching 34°F before cooling to 12°F, then recovering to 29°F by week's end. Some precipitation possible, including both rain and snow.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 32°F with lows around 14°F.

This Date in Weather History

1982 - The temperature in New York City's Central Park reached 72 degrees to establish a record high for December. The month as a whole was also the warmest of record.

Washta, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 16. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Snow likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 26. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Night: Snow likely before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 4. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 12.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

About Washta, IA

Washta is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 209 at the time of the 2020 census. It is called "The Coldest Spot in Iowa", recording a temperature of −47 °F (−44 °C) without wind chill on January 12, 1912. Washta's name dates back to 1868 when a local man named Whisman turned his farm into a trading post/mail stop for the freight train going from Correctionville, Iowa, to Cherokee, Iowa. He was asked to be the official postmaster for the area. When asked what the name of his town would be, he recalled an interesting encounter with two Native Americans the year before: While Whisman was out hunting, the two came upon him, removed his gun, looked at it, and handed it back while saying, Wash-tay, Wash-tay, meaning "good". Changing the pronunciation slightly, Whisman decided he would call the town Washta.

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