Weather forecast for todayCarter Lake, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 3:12 am CST

  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 160°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Dewpoint: 54°F
  • Pressure: 30.01"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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At the moment, in Carter Lake, overcast skies are delivering a steady light rain.
The temperature is a moderate 55.4°F, the feels-like temperature is nearly identical at 53.6°F. The current temperature is far from today's maximum-anticipated 77°F.

Wednesday Oct 28, 2026

  • 77°F
  • 50°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 17mphS 179°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:50 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:24 pm CDT
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On Wednesday, October 28, scattered storms with occasional thunder are expected.
Minimal precipitation is predicted for today. The highest daytime temperature will touch a warm 77°F, creating a significant contrast with the forecasted nighttime low of a fresh 50°F.
Expect a warmer feel as the forecasted high matches September's 76.6°F, rather than October's average of 61.7°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:24 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 34min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 3 pm 77°C.
Coldest period: 5 am - 7 am 57°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 7 pm 22%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 6 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 161°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:50 am
  • 8 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 161°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSE 167°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphS 180°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 2 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 196°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 221°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:24 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphWNW 282°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNW 332°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Carter Lake, primarily overcast and occasionally lightning-active weather is forecasted.
With a 32% probability, minimal rainfall is forecasted at 6 pm.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 77°F and the lowest temperature of 57.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The maximum temperature will align more closely with September's average high of 76.6°F than with October's 61.7°F. The nighttime low will be moderately higher than the typical October minimum temperature of 45.1°F.
Updated: Oct 28, 2026 @ 09:12:35 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (3:12 am CST) in Carter Lake is 55.4°F.

On Wednesday, isolated strong thunderstorms may occur in some regions.

Today, there is a low chance of minimal precipitation in Carter Lake.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 77°F, while the minimum temperature will be 50°F.
The maximum temperature will be significantly higher than the average highest temperature of 61.7°F in October. The lowest temperature will be a couple of degrees higher than the average low of 45.1°F.

On Wednesday, in Carter Lake, sunrise will be at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:24 pm (CDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 10h and 34min.