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

Today's forecast for Watkins shows a high of 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 12.

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

The 7-day forecast for Watkins shows highs from 12 to 34 degrees and lows from -6 to 27 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Watkins, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Watkins this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (70% chance), Tuesday (40% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Watkins weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Watkins 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.

Watkins, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

11°F
Feels Like 11°F

Humidity 74% Dew Point 4°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.38 in.

Solar Rad 21 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 8.4 mi. E of central Watkins
at 3:58 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

SunDec 7

-6

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 12°F to a high of 34°F by week's end. Some snow possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 34°F with lows around 17°F.

This Date in Weather History

1972 - Winds gusting to 70 mph sent the temperature at Livingston, MT, plunging from 52 degrees to 18 degrees in just twenty minutes.

Watkins, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 12 by 4am. Wind chill values as low as -10. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind around 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

About Watkins, IA

Watkins is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southeastern Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 116. Watkins lies along local roads south of the city of Vinton, the county seat of Benton County. Its elevation is 830 feet (250 m) above sea level. Although Watkins is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 52354, which opened on 15 December 1873. Watkins was platted in 1874. Watkins is within the Benton Community School District.

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