Weather forecast for todayFairfax, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 1:51 pm CDT

  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphSSE 150°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • Dewpoint: 39°F
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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At the moment, in Fairfax, the sun is shining brightly, creating a warm atmosphere.
The temperature is a delightful 69.8°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum predicted 71.6°F for today.

Tuesday Oct 20, 2026

  • 72°F
  • 46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 149°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:25 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:18 pm CDT
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Today, sunshine is forecasted under mostly clear skies.
The expected temperature range extends from a high of a delightful 71.6°F to a low of a frosty 46.4°F.
It will feel warmer than usual, as the temperature reflects September's normal high of 74.3°F, not October's.
Sunrise was at 7:25 am and sunset will be at 6:18 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 53min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 70°C.
Coldest hour: 11 pm 52°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11 pm 4%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphSSE 152°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 151°
  • Humidity: 33%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 152°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSSE 148°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSE 140°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:18 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSE 130°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSE 135°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSE 134°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSE 144°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSE 141°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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For the rest of the day, mainly sunny weather and a cloudless sky are anticipated.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 51.8°F and the highest temperature of 69.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The forecasted maximum is more resembling September's typical high of 74.3°F than the average for October. The lowest temperature is consistent with October's typical minimum of 44.1°F.
Updated: Oct 20, 2026 @ 18:51:11 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 1:51 pm CDT is 69.8°F.

On Tuesday, in Fairfax, a sun-drenched sky is anticipated.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 71.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 46.4°F.
The highest temperature will be uncommonly higher than the average maximum of 59.9°F in October. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 44.1°F.

On Tuesday, in Fairfax, sunrise was at 7:25 am and sunset will be at 6:18 pm (CDT).

In Fairfax, the length of the day today will be 10h and 53min.