DES MOINES, IA — Tuesday brings another warm day across Iowa, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures climbing well above typical early October levels. Highs will reach the upper 70s to around 80 degrees across much of the state. Some locations in western and northwestern Iowa could reach the lower 80s. A noticeable breeze will accompany the warmth, especially during the morning and afternoon hours.
Western Iowa Leads the Warmth With Highs in the 80s
The warmest temperatures Tuesday afternoon are focused across western and northwestern Iowa. Sioux City is expected to reach around 84 degrees, making it one of the warmest spots in the region.
Spencer and Clarinda are forecast near 81, while Storm Lake reaches around 79. Atlantic is expected near 77, with Denison close to 75.
Central Iowa Climbs Into the Mid to Upper 70s
Central Iowa will see highs mostly in the mid to upper 70s. Des Moines and Ames are both forecast near 77 degrees, while Marshalltown, Fort Dodge, Algona, and Pella reach about 76.
Iowa Falls and Grinnell are expected near 75, while Creston comes in around 76. Mason City is forecast to reach about 74 degrees in north-central Iowa.
Eastern Iowa Stays Slightly Cooler in the 70s
Eastern Iowa will be a bit cooler but still warm for early October. Cedar Rapids and Burlington are forecast near 76, while Ottumwa and Keokuk reach about 77.
Davenport is expected near 75, with Waterloo and Decorah around 74. Clinton reaches about 73, and Dubuque stays slightly cooler near 72 degrees.
Neighboring States Also See Unseasonable Warmth
The warmth extends well beyond Iowa, with Norfolk, Nebraska, near 84 and Lincoln near 83. Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Yankton are all forecast around 81 degrees.
Farther north, Fairmont, Minnesota, is expected near 81, while Worthington reaches around 79. To the east, temperatures in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin stay closer to the low 70s.
Breezy but Beautiful Day for Outdoor Plans
A noticeable breeze will be felt across Iowa during the morning and afternoon, adding a bit of movement to the warm air. Despite the wind, sunshine and mild temperatures will make for a pleasant day outdoors.
Tuesday is a great day for outdoor activities, yard work, and fall events across the state. Residents should take advantage of the warm weather while it lasts.
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