Polk County, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 40°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 40°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
7-Day Temperature Trend
Week Ahead Summary
High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 52°F to 62°F. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°F below the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 63°F with lows around 40°F.
This Date in Weather History
1987 - Thirteen cities in the southeastern U.S. reported record low temperatures for the date. It marked the sixth record low of the month for Greer SC and Columbia SC, and the ninth of the month for Montgomery AL. Showers and thunderstorms deluged Corpus Christi TX with five inches of rain. Winnemucca NV reported their first measurable rain in ninety-two days, while Yakima WA reported a record 96 days in a row without measurable rainfall.
More on this and other weather history
Polk County 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Thursday Oct 23
Day: Sunny with Widespread Frost with a high near 60°F. Winds from the NW at 3 mph
Night: Clear with Areas of Frost with a low near 35°F. Winds from the NNW at 2 mph
Friday Oct 24
Day: Partly Cloudy with a high near 61°F. Winds from the ESE at 3 mph
Night: Partly Cloudy with a low near 43°F. Winds from the SE at 6 mph
Saturday Oct 25
Day: Mostly Cloudy with a high near 60°F. Winds from the SE at 6 mph
Night: Mostly Cloudy with a low near 46°F. Winds from the SE at 8 mph
Sunday Oct 26
Day: Partly Cloudy with a high near 62°F. Winds from the ESE at 8 mph
Night: Mostly Cloudy with Isolated Showers with a low near 47°F. Winds from the SE at 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%
Monday Oct 27
Day: Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers and Isolated Storms with a high near 59°F. Winds from the ESE at 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%
Night: Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a low near 44°F. Winds from the SSE at 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%
Tuesday Oct 28
Day: Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a high near 56°F. Winds from the ENE at 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%
Night: Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a low near 44°F. Winds from the WNW at 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%
Wednesday Oct 29
Day: Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a high near 52°F. Winds from the NW at 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%
Night: Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers with a low near 40°F. Winds from the NNW at 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%
Thursday Oct 30
Day: Mostly Sunny with a high near 54°F. Winds from the NNW at 8 mph
Night: Partly Cloudy with a low near 39°F. Winds from the NW at 7 mph
Friday Oct 31
Day: Partly Cloudy with a high near 53°F. Winds from the WNW at 7 mph
Night: Partly Cloudy with a low near 40°F. Winds from the WSW at 7 mph
Saturday Nov 1
Day: Partly Cloudy with a high near 55°F. Winds from the W at 7 mph
Night: Partly Cloudy with a low near 42°F. Winds from the W at 7 mph
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:36 AM
Sunset 6:22 PM
Last Light 6:50 PM
Moonset ------
Contiguous United States Extremes
Wed's High Temperature
97 at 7 Miles East-southeast Of Hidalgo, TX and 2 Miles North-northeast Of La Puerto, TX
Wed's Low Temperature
13 at 32 Miles West-southwest Of Bynum, MT
Weather Folklore
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About Polk County, Iowa
Polk County is located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 492,401. making it the most populous county in Iowa, and was estimated to be 505,255 in 2023. It is home to over 15% of the state's residents. The county seat is Des Moines, which is also the capital city of Iowa. Polk County is included in the Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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