Weather forecast for today
Elkader, IA

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, Apr 17.

Cloudy / Wind
6:18 am

7:51 pm
CDT
Cloudy / Wind
70°F / 57°F
  • Wind: 21mph SSE
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0.31"
  • UV index: 6
On Thursday, April 17, wind-driven clouds will keep skies gray all day.
With a low probability, light precipitation is forecasted for today. Temperature is expected to swing from a high of an agreeable 69.8°F to a low of a mild 57.2°F.
An unusual warmer pattern is expected, as the day’s high matches May's typical max of 66.7°F.
Sunrise was at 6:18 am and sunset will be at 7:51 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 34min.

Current condition

Fair
1:17 pm CDT
Fair
  • 61°F
  • Feels like: 57°F
  • Wind: 17mph SSE
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Dewpoint: 48°F
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 6
Currently, in Elkader, visibility is excellent under fair skies, ideal for outdoor activities.
Rainfall is insignificant.
The temperature is a breezy 60.8°F, with the feels-like temperature being evaluated at a moderate 57.2°F. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-anticipated 57.2°F for today.

Weather radar - Elkader, IA

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

Does it rain currently in Elkader?
Momentarily, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.
What is the current temperature?
The temperature at 1:17 pm CDT is 60.8°F.
What is the weather forecast for Elkader for today?
On Thursday, windy and mostly cloudy conditions are expected throughout the day.
Will it rain today?
With a probability of 15%, light precipitation of 0.31" is predicted.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature in Elkader will be 69.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 57.2°F.
The highest temperature will be notably higher than the average maximum of 54.5°F in April. The lowest temperature will be also noticeably higher than the average low of 38.1°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in Elkader, sunrise was at 6:18 am and sunset will be at 7:51 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Elkader, today, there will be 13h and 34min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

2 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 17mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Partly Cloudy / Wind
Partly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 20mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Cloudy / Wind
Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 21mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Cloudy / Wind
Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 20mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 19mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 19mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:51 pm
8 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 17mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
9 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 15mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 14mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.53"Hg
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
For the remainder of Thursday, primarily cloudy and occasionally turbulent weather is forecasted.
With a probability of 38%, minimal rainfall is expected around 11 pm.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 68°F and the lowest temperature of 60.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 5 pm and 6 pm.
The expected temperature aligns more with May's average high than with April's 54.5°F. Forecast models suggest a low also more resembling May's typical minimum of 49.3°F than April's usual 38.1°F.
Updated: Apr 17, 2025 @ 18:17:34 UTC
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Elkader, Iowa, USA

  • en: Elkader, Iowa, USA
  • es: Elkader, Iowa, EE.UU.
  • hr: Elkader, Ajova, SAD
  • sr: Elkader, Ajova, SAD
  • zh: 埃尔卡德, 爱荷华州, 美国
  • Latitude: 42.853874°
  • Longitude: -91.405416°
  • Elevation: 728 ft
  • Current time: 1:17pm CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:18 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:51 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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