Van Meter 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 23°
The short of it: Van Meter weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (43 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 4 °C (39 °F). Today’s high 17 °C (62 °F), low 3 °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 03:30 local time.
VAN METER, Tuesday. — Those stepping out in Van Meter this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 62°, the night near 38°. Count it a gift: 13° above the November average of 49° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NW, gusting to 4 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.
Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 62°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 23°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Van Meter runs from 28° at night to 49° by day, with some 1.6 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 85°, 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 2 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Clear sky | 44° | 40° | 2 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 42° | 39° | 2 mph | – |
| 5 AM | Clear sky | 41° | 37° | 2 mph | – |
| 6 AM | Clear sky | 39° | 35° | 2 mph | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | 38° | 34° | 2 mph | – |
| 8 AM | Clear sky | 38° | 34° | 2 mph | – |
| 9 AM | Clear sky | 44° | 41° | 1 mph | – |
| 10 AM | Clear sky | 51° | 47° | 1 mph | – |
| 11 AM | Clear sky | 55° | 51° | 1 mph | – |
| 12 PM | Clear sky | 58° | 54° | 1 mph | – |
| 1 PM | Clear sky | 60° | 57° | 1 mph | – |
| 2 PM | Clear sky | 62° | 58° | 1 mph | – |
| 3 PM | Clear sky | 62° | 58° | 2 mph | – |
| 4 PM | Mostly clear | 61° | 56° | 3 mph | – |
| 5 PM | Mostly clear | 57° | 53° | 2 mph | – |
| 6 PM | Mostly clear | 52° | 49° | 2 mph | – |
| 7 PM | Partly cloudy | 50° | 46° | 2 mph | – |
| 8 PM | Partly cloudy | 48° | 44° | 2 mph | – |
| 9 PM | Overcast | 47° | 43° | 2 mph | – |
| 10 PM | Overcast | 46° | 43° | 1 mph | – |
| 11 PM | Partly cloudy | 45° | 40° | 2 mph | – |
| 12 AM | Overcast | 45° | 40° | 2 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Overcast | 46° | 41° | 2 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Clear sky | 45° | 41° | 2 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 10): overcast, high 62°, low 38°, dry, gusts to 4 mph. Sun up 6:58 AM, down 5:00 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Wednesday (Nov 11): overcast, high 59°, low 43°, dry, gusts to 18 mph. Sun up 7:00 AM, down 4:59 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Thursday (Nov 12): partly cloudy, high 43°, low 31°, dry, gusts to 17 mph. Sun up 7:01 AM, down 4:58 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Friday (Nov 13): mostly clear, high 39°, low 28°, dry, gusts to 10 mph. Sun up 7:02 AM, down 4:57 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high 43°, low 23°, dry, gusts to 7 mph. Sun up 7:03 AM, down 4:56 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Sunday (Nov 15): overcast, high 49°, low 30°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 7:04 AM, down 4:55 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Monday (Nov 16): overcast, high 53°, low 40°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 7:06 AM, down 4:55 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 38°62° | dry | 4 mph | 10 h 2 min | |
| Wednesday | 43°59° | dry | 18 mph | 9 h 59 min | |
| Thursday | 31°43° | dry | 17 mph | 9 h 57 min | |
| Friday | 28°39° | dry | 10 mph | 9 h 55 min | |
| Saturday | 23°43° | dry | 7 mph | 9 h 53 min | |
| Sunday | 30°49° | dry | 13 mph | 9 h 51 min | |
| Monday | 40°53° | dry | 13 mph | 9 h 49 min |
Warmest: today at 62°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 18 mph.