Weather forecast for todayCarter Lake, IA

Currently, shifting cloud patterns are maintaining a mostly cloudy sky.
The temperature is a mild 55.4°F. The current temperature is far from today's maximum-anticipated 78.8°F.

Today, a thick layer of clouds will dominate the sky.
Temperature readings will span from a daytime high of a warm 78.8°F to a night low of a brisk 48.2°F.
The expected high of 78.8°F appears seasonally off, better matching September's typical values.
Sunrise will be at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:24 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 34min.

Warmest period: 2 pm - 5 pm 75°C.
Coldest hour: 2 am 57°C.

Highest chance: 11 pm 15%.

Today, in Carter Lake, primarily cloudy and occasionally lightning-active weather is predicted.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rainfall is forecasted at 6 pm and 7 pm.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 57.2°F and the highest temperature of 77°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The forecasted maximum is more alike with September's typical high of 76.6°F than the average for October. The lowest temperature is close to October's typical minimum of 45.1°F.

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