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Clive Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest today at 62° · coldest night Saturday at 25°

The short of it: Clive weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 4 °C (38 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high 17 °C (62 °F), low 4 °C (38 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: glass falling, frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:45 local time.

CLIVE, Tuesday. — Those stepping out in Clive this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 62°, the night near 38°. That is some 13° milder than a typical November afternoon in Clive, where the average high is 49°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WNW, gusting to 3 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 62°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 25°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Clive brings highs near 49°, lows of 29° and about 1.7 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 87°, January the coldest at 13°, and June the wettest with 5.0 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are October and May.

The sun is up 10 h 1 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 912 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky40°36°2 mph–
7 AMClear sky38°34°2 mph–
8 AMClear sky39°35°2 mph–
9 AMClear sky45°41°1 mph–
10 AMClear sky51°47°2 mph–
11 AMClear sky55°51°1 mph–
12 PMClear sky58°55°0 mph–
1 PMClear sky60°58°0 mph–
2 PMClear sky62°59°0 mph–
3 PMMostly clear62°58°1 mph–
4 PMMostly clear61°57°2 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy57°54°2 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy53°49°2 mph–
7 PMMostly clear50°47°2 mph–
8 PMPartly cloudy48°45°2 mph–
9 PMOvercast47°43°2 mph–
10 PMOvercast46°42°2 mph–
11 PMPartly cloudy45°41°2 mph–
12 AMOvercast45°41°2 mph–
1 AMOvercast44°40°2 mph–
2 AMClear sky44°40°2 mph–
3 AMClear sky44°40°2 mph–
4 AMClear sky43°40°1 mph–
5 AMMostly clear43°39°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 62°, low 38°, dry, gusts to 5 mph. Sun up 6:58 AM, down 4:59 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today38°62°dry5 mph10 h 1 min
Wednesday42°58°dry18 mph9 h 59 min
Thursday32°45°dry16 mph9 h 57 min
Friday27°41°dry10 mph9 h 55 min
Saturday25°45°dry10 mph9 h 52 min
Sunday29°49°dry13 mph9 h 50 min
Monday38°54°dry13 mph9 h 48 min

Warmest: today at 62°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 18 mph.

The Almanac · Clive Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Clive, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
16° colder, 1.0 in. less rain
Versus December
13° warmer
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 46 min
Average wind
10 mph
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 16° against October, to near 49°; nights run about 29°. Rain is modest, about 1.7 in., the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Clive in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Clive by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°13°0.9 in.10 mph9 h 28 min✦✦
February37°17°1.2 in.10 mph10 h 33 min✦✦
March50°29°2.0 in.11 mph11 h 49 min✦✦
April63°40°3.7 in.11 mph13 h 17 min✦✦✦
May74°51°4.6 in.11 mph14 h 31 min✦✦✦
June83°61°5.0 in.8 mph15 h 10 min✦✦✦
July87°66°3.5 in.7 mph14 h 54 min✦✦
August85°63°3.9 in.6 mph13 h 50 min✦✦
September78°54°3.3 in.8 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October65°42°2.7 in.9 mph11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
November49°29°1.7 in.10 mph9 h 46 min✦✦✦
December35°18°1.4 in.10 mph9 h 10 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Clive

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Clive today?

Right now it is 4 °C (38 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high is 17 °C (62 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (38 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Clive this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Clive?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: glass falling; frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Clive?

July, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -11 °C (13 °F). The wettest month is June, with 128 mm (5.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Clive?

October and May. October brings highs near 18 °C (65 °F) and about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain; May highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and 118 mm (4.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Clive?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Windsor HeightsIowa1 mi ESE49°29°1.7 in.
UrbandaleIowa2 mi NNE49°29°1.7 in.
West Des MoinesIowa2 mi SSE49°29°1.7 in.
JohnstonIowa5 mi NNE48°29°1.7 in.
Des MoinesIowa6 mi E49°29°1.7 in.
GrimesIowa7 mi NNW48°28°1.6 in.
SaylorvilleIowa7 mi NE48°29°1.7 in.
WaukeeIowa8 mi W49°28°1.6 in.

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