Weather forecast for todayDorchester, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 11:35 am CST

  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphESE 110°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Dewpoint: 39°F
  • Pressure: 30.37"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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At the moment, in Dorchester, scattered clouds are merging, creating mostly cloudy conditions.
The temperature is a fresh 51.8°F, while the feels-like temperature is a similar 50°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature of the day.

Friday Oct 30, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 50°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Wind: 7mphE 101°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • UV index: 2
  • Sunrise: 7:39 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:00 pm CDT
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Today, on Friday, October 30, showers are expected at times, with breaks in the rain later in the day.
The likelihood of rain is low, and light precipitation is anticipated. The peak daytime temperature will reach a refreshing 57.2°F, while the nighttime temperature will drop to a fresh 50°F.
The anticipated daily high is projected to match October's typical maximum of 56.3°F.
Sunrise was at 7:39 am and sunset will be at 6:00 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 21min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 3 pm - 5 pm 57°C.
Coldest period: 8 pm - 10 pm 52°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 2 pm 40%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 1 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphESE 105°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 7mphESE 104°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 3 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphESE 103°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphESE 104°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 5 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphE 99°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphE 93°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:00 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphE 98°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphE 99°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphESE 107°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphESE 113°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphESE 117°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Dorchester, primarily overcast and occasionally rain-filled weather is expected.
With a 40% probability, minimal rainfall is forecasted at 2 pm.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 51.8°F and a maximum of 57.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 3 pm to 5 pm.
The forecasted high will be comparable to the typical October maximum of 56.3°F. Forecasts show a temperature more close to September's average minimum of 51.3°F rather than the October average of 40.3°F.
Updated: Oct 30, 2026 @ 17:35:01 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 11:35 am CST is 51.8°F.

On Friday, expect intermittent showers, with dry spells in between.

Light precipitation of 0.16" is predicted. The likelihood of rainfall is 40%.

Today, the highest temperature will be 57.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 50°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 56.3°F in October. The lowest temperature will be uncommonly higher than the average low of 40.3°F.

On Friday, in Dorchester, sunrise was at 7:39 am and sunset will be at 6:00 pm (CDT).

In Dorchester, the length of the day today will be 10h and 21min.