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

Today's forecast for Indianola shows a high of 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

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

The 7-day forecast for Indianola shows highs from 10 to 40 degrees and lows from -2 to 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Indianola, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Indianola this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (20% chance), Thursday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Indianola weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Indianola 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.

Indianola, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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25°F
Feels Like 20°F

Humidity 84% Dew Point 21°F Wind SSW 4 MPH Gusts 8 Barometer 30.25 in.

Solar Rad 66 w/m² UV Index 0.3

Report from a personal weather station 0.9 mi. NE of central Indianola
at 2:35 PM Mon, Dec 8, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

ThuDec 11

20%

FriDec 12

-2

SatDec 13

SunDec 14

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 31°F, reaching 40°F before cooling to 10°F, then recovering to 22°F by week's end. Some snow possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 10°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 36°F with lows around 18°F.

This Date in Weather History

1963 - Lightning caused the crash of a jet airliner killing 81 persons at Elkton, MD.

Indianola, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind around 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 32 by midnight. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a southwest wind 18 to 25 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy, with a northwest wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Thursday Dec 11

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Friday Dec 12

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Blustery.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

About Indianola, IA

Indianola is city in and county seat of Warren County, Iowa, United States, located 19 miles (31 km) south of downtown Des Moines. The population was 15,833 at the time of the 2020 census. Indianola is home to the National Balloon Classic, a nine-day hot air balloon festival held annually in the summer, the Des Moines Metro Opera, a major American Summer Opera Festival, and Simpson College.

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