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Current Weather in Leighton, IA

Updated: Sun Sep 20th 2026 9:15 PM CDT

Scattered Showers

58^°F 14^°C

Feels Like 53^°F / 11^°C

Leighton, IA weather condition is Scattered Showers and 58°F.

Today's Weather in Leighton,IA

The current weather in Leighton IA as of 9:15 PM CDT on Sun Sep 20th 2026, has a sky condition of Scattered Showers with the visibility of 6 mile(s). It is 58 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 53 degrees with a forecasted high of 65 and low of 57. The barometric pressure is 30.02 - measured by inches of mercury - and is rising since its last observation. The humidity is 95 percent that's steady since the last report, with a dew point of 56 degrees fahrenheit which is falling. Wind direction is from the East-Northeast at 13 miles per hour, gusting at 26.4 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 6:56 AM and Sunset was at 7:12 PM. The moon phase is a Waxing Gibbous moon rising at 4:35 PM with 73% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30.02 inHg. rising
Humidity 95% steady
Heat Index 58°F
Wind from ENE. 13 mph
Wind Gust 26.4 miles per hour
Wind Chill 55°F
UV Index 0

Dew Point 56°F falling
Visibility 6 mi.
Sunrise 6:56 AM
Sunset 7:12 PM
Moonrise 4:35 PM
Moonset 12:48 AM
Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous Moon 73%

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Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 65°F and a low of 57°F. Rainfall is expected, having a 94% chance with 1.22in estimated precipitation. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 14mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 97%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 65° \| Lo 57°	97%	94% \| est. 1.22in	0%	13.9 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 59°F and a low of 54°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 80% chance with an estimated 0.08in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 91%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 59° \| Lo 54°	91%	80% \| est. 0.08in	0%	12.5 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 58°F and a low of 51°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 57% chance with an estimated 0.02in. Winds will be light at 10mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 89%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 58° \| Lo 51°	89%	57% \| est. 0.02in	0%	9.8 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 66°F and a low of 49°F. 10% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 76%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 66° \| Lo 49°	76%	10%	0%	7.8 mph

Mist

Mist with a high of 60°F and a low of 55°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 55% chance with an estimated 0.01in. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 92%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 60° \| Lo 55°	92%	55% \| est. 0.01in	0%	7.2 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 58^°F. The morning temperature of 61°^F is lowest at 8am with the daytime high of 65°^F at 11am and a low around 57°^F at 11pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.02^inHg at 9pm and lowest being 29.86^inHg at 12am.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 13.9^mph at 5pm, while the slowest is 5.8^mph around 10am; expect wind gusts peaking 27.1^mph at 11pm.

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Current National Weather

Heavy Rain and Storms to Hit the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic - 09-20 to 09-22

Updated Sun Sep 20th 2026, 8:18am PDT

Plan for a wet start to the week as heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are expected from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. Through Sunday, the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic will see heavy rain with potential flash flooding, while the central/southern Plains face severe thunderstorms. On Monday, the stormy weather shifts to the central/southern Appalachians and the Southeast as the frontal system moves southeast.

Midwest to Mid-Atlantic (Sunday)

Expect heavy rain and thunderstorms in areas like Chicago,IL, Columbus,OH, and Pittsburgh,PA. A combination of a slow-moving storm system and moist air means these regions could experience flash flooding due to repeated showers and storms.

Central/Southern Plains to Ohio Valley (Sunday)

Folks in Kansas City,MO and Oklahoma City,OK should be on the lookout for severe thunderstorms, which can bring damaging winds and hail.

Mid-Atlantic and Southern Plains (Monday)

Mondays rain will be heavy at times in the Mid-Atlantic with severe weather possible in the southern Plains. People in Nashville,TN and Raleigh,NC should prepare for storms and localized flooding.

Central/Southern Appalachians and Southeast (Monday)

Areas like Atlanta,GA and Charlotte,NC will experience thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. These storms may bring strong winds and heavy downpours, especially in South Florida where the risk of excessive rain is heightened.

Temperature Update

Warm and muggy conditions will stick around in the central/southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley, while temperatures cool off in the northern Plains and Great Lakes.

This weather report is valid for ZIP code 50143, accurately covering the area of Leighton, IA.