Howard County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
346 AM CST Tue Dec 31 2024

Today: 

Low pressure moving from Missouri into Central Illinois overnight
produced a broad area of light rain and snow across central and
southern Iowa early this morning. There were spotty areas of snow
accumulations with a few areas receiving around an inch or so.
Most primary roads and highways remained wet although less traveled
roads did become slushy in areas. Otherwise, northwest winds increased
and were common from 10 to 20 mph with gusts to almost 30 mph at 
times. 

The light precipitation is expected to come to an end this morning as
the system pulls away from the state. Some minor snow accumulations,
generally less than an inch remain possible in far south central to
southeast Iowa through mid morning, otherwise the north winds persist
for much of the day as cooler air arrives. Additional flurries are
expected late this afternoon into the evening as another weak system
passes through the state. 

Tonight and beyond: 

Any flurries are forecast to end tonight with clearing expected toward
daybreak on New Years Day. Mostly sunny skies will greet the New Year
with near normal temperatures in the mid 20s to lower 30s. However,
a clipper system approaches the state on Thursday with light snow
overspreading much of central into southern Iowa. Minor accumulations
are forecast by Thursday evening along with the arrival of cooler air.
Highs by Friday are forecast to remain in the teens to lower 20s over
much of the state as cold polar air overspread the Midwest.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For HOWARD County

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Regional Hourly Observations For HOWARD County
Issued at 600 PM CST WED NOV 12 2025

NORTHEAST IOWA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CEDAR RAPIDS CLEAR 46 32 58 W12 30.08R TC 8 6HR MIN TEMP: 46; 6HR MAX TEMP: 57; CHARLES CITY * CLEAR 45 25 45 W9 30.07R TC 7 CLINTON * CLEAR 40 29 64 W10 30.07R WCI 33 TC 4 DECORAH * CLEAR 46 27 46 VRB7 30.02R TC 8 DUBUQUE CLEAR 47 25 42 W13 30.04R TC 8 6HR MIN TEMP: 47; 6HR MAX TEMP: 55; MONTICELLO * MOCLDY 43 32 65 W8 30.05R TC 6 OELWEIN * CLEAR 41 28 60 W10 30.07R TC 5 WATERLOO CLEAR 46 31 55 W8 30.08R TC 8 6HR MIN TEMP: 46; 6HR MAX TEMP: 57;

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 500pm CST, Wednesday November 12, 2025

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 51 degrees west, near 56 degrees central, and near 50 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 13 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The livestock cold stress index is in the no stress category west, no stress category central, and no stress category east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at Lamoni and Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 46 degrees at Spencer and Mason City.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HOWARD County,IA

122 PM CST Wed Nov 12 2025 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT No action needed. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION No webinar is scheduled.
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7-Day Forecast For HOWARD County, IA
447 PM CST Wed Nov 12 2025 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Warmer. Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows around 30.
SUNDAY
Cooler, sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows around 30.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa IOWA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY NOV 18-22 NOV 20-26 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

NOVEMBER 12TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1906... The mercury soared to 106 degrees at Craftonville CA, a November record for the U.S. (The Weather Channel) ...1959... Between Noon on the 11th and Noon on the 12th, a winter storm buried Helena MT under 21.5 inches of snow, which surpassed their previous 24 hour record by seven inches. (The Weather Channel)

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