Dubuque 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 Thursday at 57° · coldest night Sunday at 29°
The short of it: Dubuque weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 1 °C (33 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -3 °C (27 °F). Today’s high 5 °C (41 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 21:15 local time.
DUBUQUE, Friday. — Those stepping out in Dubuque this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near 41°, the night near 30°. A raw day by local measure — 6° below the November average of 47°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNW, gusting to 3 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.
Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 57°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 29°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.06 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Dubuque runs from 29° at night to 47° by day, with some 2.0 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 84°, January the coldest at 12°, 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 9 h 50 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 755 ft above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain · Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Clear sky | 33° | 28° | 2 mph | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | 33° | 27° | 2 mph | – |
| 11 PM | Clear sky | 32° | 26° | 2 mph | – |
| 12 AM | Clear sky | 31° | 26° | 2 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Clear sky | 31° | 25° | 2 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Clear sky | 30° | 24° | 2 mph | – |
| 3 AM | Clear sky | 30° | 24° | 2 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 30° | 24° | 2 mph | – |
| 5 AM | Clear sky | 29° | 24° | 2 mph | – |
| 6 AM | Clear sky | 29° | 23° | 2 mph | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | 29° | 24° | 1 mph | – |
| 8 AM | Clear sky | 30° | 25° | 1 mph | – |
| 9 AM | Clear sky | 34° | 28° | 1 mph | – |
| 10 AM | Clear sky | 37° | 31° | 2 mph | – |
| 11 AM | Clear sky | 40° | 34° | 2 mph | – |
| 12 PM | Clear sky | 42° | 36° | 2 mph | – |
| 1 PM | Clear sky | 44° | 37° | 2 mph | – |
| 2 PM | Clear sky | 44° | 38° | 2 mph | – |
| 3 PM | Mostly clear | 44° | 38° | 2 mph | – |
| 4 PM | Mostly clear | 43° | 37° | 2 mph | – |
| 5 PM | Clear sky | 40° | 35° | 1 mph | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | 39° | 34° | 1 mph | – |
| 7 PM | Clear sky | 38° | 33° | 1 mph | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 37° | 32° | 1 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 13): partly cloudy, high 41°, low 30°, dry, gusts to 14 mph. Sun up 6:51 AM, down 4:41 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Saturday (Nov 14): mostly clear, high 44°, low 29°, dry, gusts to 6 mph. Sun up 6:52 AM, down 4:40 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.
Sunday (Nov 15): fog, high 47°, low 29°, dry, gusts to 5 mph. Sun up 6:53 AM, down 4:40 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.
Monday (Nov 16): clear sky, high 50°, low 30°, dry, gusts to 11 mph. Sun up 6:55 AM, down 4:39 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Tuesday (Nov 17): overcast, high 53°, low 35°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 6:56 AM, down 4:38 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Wednesday (Nov 18): overcast, high 55°, low 38°, dry, gusts to 17 mph. Sun up 6:57 AM, down 4:37 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Thursday (Nov 19): light showers, high 57°, low 46°, 0.06 in. of rain, gusts to 21 mph. Sun up 6:58 AM, down 4:36 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain · Snow | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 30°41° | dry | 14 mph | 9 h 50 min | |
| Saturday | 29°44° | dry | 6 mph | 9 h 48 min | |
| Sunday | 29°47° | dry | 5 mph | 9 h 47 min | |
| Monday | 30°50° | dry | 11 mph | 9 h 44 min | |
| Tuesday | 35°53° | dry | 13 mph | 9 h 42 min | |
| Wednesday | 38°55° | dry | 17 mph | 9 h 40 min | |
| Thursday | 46°57° | 0.06 in. | 21 mph | 9 h 38 min |
Warmest: Thursday at 57°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.06 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 21 mph.