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Current Weather in Alta, IA

Updated: Fri Oct 2nd 2026 9:00 AM CDT

Sunny

47^°F 9^°C

Feels Like 44^°F / 6^°C

Alta, IA weather condition is Sunny and 47°F.

Today's Weather in Alta,IA

The current weather in Alta IA as of 9:00 AM CDT on Fri Oct 2nd 2026, has a sky condition of Sunny with the visibility of 6 mile(s) and the UV index at 0.6. It is 47 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 44 degrees with a forecasted high of 62 and low of 44. The barometric pressure is 30.32 - measured by inches of mercury - and is steady since its last observation. The humidity is 59 percent that's falling since the last report, with a dew point of 41 degrees fahrenheit which is rising. Wind direction is from the East-Northeast at 7.8 miles per hour, gusting at 15.7 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 7:19 AM and Sunset is at 7:01 PM. The moon phase is a Last Quarter moon rising at 10:33 PM with 55% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30.32 inHg. steady
Humidity 59% falling
Heat Index 47°F
Wind from ENE. 7.8 mph
Wind Gust 15.7 miles per hour
Wind Chill 44°F
UV Index 0.6

Dew Point 41°F rising
Visibility 6 mi.
Sunrise 7:19 AM
Sunset 7:01 PM
Moonrise 10:33 PM
Moonset 2:05 PM
Moon Phase Last Quarter Moon 55%

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Sunny

Sunny with a high of 62°F and a low of 44°F. 4% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be light at 9mph at times. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 53%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 62° \| Lo 44°	53%	4%	0%	8.9 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 65°F and a low of 47°F. 8% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 18mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 72%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 65° \| Lo 47°	72%	8%	0%	17.4 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 62°F and a low of 49°F. 7% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 67%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 62° \| Lo 49°	67%	7%	0%	11.6 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 59°F and a low of 46°F. 3% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 11mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 57%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 59° \| Lo 46°	57%	3%	0%	10.5 mph

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy with a high of 66°F and a low of 48°F. 11% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 19mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 69%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 66° \| Lo 48°	69%	11%	0%	19 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 47^°F. The morning temperature of 44°^F is lowest at 6am with the daytime high of 62°^F at 2pm and a low around 53°^F at 11am is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.32^inHg at 8am and lowest being 30.21^inHg at 12am.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 8.9^mph at 11am, while the slowest is 6.5^mph around 2pm; expect wind gusts peaking 20^mph at 1am.

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Current National Weather

Rain in East Texas, Heatwave in California - 10-02 to 10-04

Updated Fri Oct 2nd 2026, 7:02am PDT

We've got some wet and warm weather stories to share for the next few days. Eastern Texas and Eastern Oklahoma are facing more rain, shifting to the Gulf Coast and Southeast later. Meanwhile, California is heating up, with temperatures soaring across the western U.S.

Rainy Days in Texas and Beyond

Today and tonight, look out for heavy rain from Eastern Texas to Eastern Oklahoma around a stationary front. Expect several inches of rain, leading to potential flooding. As we move into the weekend, a tropical wave will stir up more showers and thunderstorms along the Gulf Coast, with rain totals reaching a few inches near coastal areas. By Sunday, the wet weather will shift into the Southeast.

Heatwave Alert in California

While the south deals with rain, the west faces an October heatwave. Central and Southern California will see the hottest day on Saturday, with temperatures 15-20 degrees above normal. Coastal areas could hit the 90s, while valleys might reach up to 107°F. Heat will spread northeast into the Great Basin, with highs in the 80s and near 90 degrees.

Cooler Weather Up North

Up north, from the Upper Midwest to the Northeast, expect cooler and drier conditions. Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories are in effect near the Canadian border. As a cold front passes, it'll bring fall-like temperatures. Showers will move through the Midwest and Northeast today, reaching the Mid-Atlantic by Saturday and continuing into Sunday.

This weather report is valid for ZIP code 51002, accurately covering the area of Alta, IA.