Weather forecast for todayRalston, IA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 1:07 am CDT

  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphESE 120°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Dewpoint: 41°F
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Ralston, perfect weather prevails with no clouds and a clear sky overhead.
The temperature is a frosty 42.8°F, the felt air reading is assessed at a wintry 39.2°F. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-anticipated 41°F for today.

Monday Oct 19, 2026

  • 70°F
  • 41°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 171°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:36 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:30 pm CDT
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Today, clouds will come and go, but expect bright periods in between.
The peak daytime temperature will touch a pleasant 69.8°F, while the nighttime temperature will descend to an icy 41°F.
The temperature of 69.8°F aligns more with what is typical in September than what is normal in October.
Sunrise will be at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:30 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 55min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 5 pm 66°C.
Coldest period: 2 am - 8 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 4%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2 am
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 177°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4 am
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 176°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 am
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 168°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:36 am
  • 8 am
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 161°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 174°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphS 175°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 2 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphS 175°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 171°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSSE 163°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:30 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSE 144°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 154°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Ralston, the weather will be cloudy.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 68°F and a minimum of 41°F. The warmest part of the day is expected around 3 pm.
The temperature will feel more comparable to September's average high than the expected maximum for October. The lowest temperature is consistent with October's typical minimum of 43.9°F.
Updated: Oct 19, 2026 @ 06:07:36 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (1:07 am CDT) it is 42.8°F in Ralston.

On Monday, clouds and sunshine will alternate throughout the day.

Today, the highest temperature will be 69.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 41°F.
The highest temperature will be significantly higher than the average maximum of 59.5°F in October. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 43.9°F.

On Monday, in Ralston, sunrise will be at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:30 pm (CDT).

In Ralston, today, there will be 10h and 55min of daylight.