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Waukee 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 61° · coldest night Saturday at 23°

The short of it: Waukee weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (43 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 4 °C (38 °F). Today’s high 16 °C (61 °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 03:15 local time.

WAUKEE, Tuesday. — Those stepping out in Waukee this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 61°, the night near 38°. Count it a gift: 12° above the November average of 49° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NW, gusting to 5 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 61°, 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 Waukee 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 12°, and June the wettest with 5.1 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 997 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 sky43°39°3 mph–
4 AMClear sky42°37°2 mph–
5 AMClear sky40°36°2 mph–
6 AMClear sky39°35°2 mph–
7 AMClear sky38°33°2 mph–
8 AMClear sky38°34°2 mph–
9 AMClear sky44°40°1 mph–
10 AMClear sky50°46°2 mph–
11 AMClear sky54°50°1 mph–
12 PMClear sky57°54°0 mph–
1 PMClear sky59°56°0 mph–
2 PMClear sky61°57°1 mph–
3 PMClear sky61°57°2 mph–
4 PMMostly clear60°56°2 mph–
5 PMMostly clear56°52°2 mph–
6 PMMostly clear51°47°2 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy48°44°2 mph–
8 PMPartly cloudy47°43°3 mph–
9 PMOvercast46°41°3 mph–
10 PMOvercast45°41°2 mph–
11 PMOvercast44°39°3 mph–
12 AMOvercast44°40°3 mph–
1 AMClear sky45°40°3 mph–
2 AMClear sky44°40°3 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 61°, 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°61°dry5 mph10 h 1 min
Wednesday41°58°dry17 mph9 h 59 min
Thursday30°43°dry18 mph9 h 56 min
Friday26°39°dry10 mph9 h 54 min
Saturday23°43°dry7 mph9 h 53 min
Sunday29°49°dry13 mph9 h 51 min
Monday37°53°dry14 mph9 h 49 min

Warmest: today at 61°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 18 mph.

The Almanac · Waukee Month by Month

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

November in Waukee, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
16° colder, 1.1 in. less rain
Versus December
13° warmer
Day–night spread
21°
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 28°. Rain is modest, about 1.6 in., the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Waukee in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Waukee by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°12°0.9 in.10 mph9 h 28 min✦✦
February36°16°1.1 in.10 mph10 h 33 min✦✦
March49°28°2.0 in.11 mph11 h 49 min✦✦
April63°39°3.6 in.11 mph13 h 17 min✦✦✦
May73°50°4.6 in.11 mph14 h 31 min✦✦✦
June82°60°5.1 in.9 mph15 h 11 min✦✦✦
July85°64°3.4 in.7 mph14 h 54 min✦✦
August83°62°3.8 in.6 mph13 h 50 min✦✦✦
September78°53°3.4 in.8 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October65°40°2.7 in.9 mph11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
November49°28°1.6 in.10 mph9 h 46 min✦✦✦
December35°17°1.3 in.10 mph9 h 10 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Waukee

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Waukee today?

Right now it is 6 °C (43 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 4 °C (38 °F). Today’s high is 16 °C (61 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (38 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Waukee this week?

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

Are there any weather warnings for Waukee?

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

What is the warmest month in Waukee?

July, with an average high of 30 °C (85 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -11 °C (12 °F). The wettest month is June, with 129 mm (5.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Waukee?

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 (73 °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 Waukee?

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
Dallas CenterIowa6 mi NW48°28°1.5 in.
Van MeterIowa7 mi SSW49°28°1.6 in.
AdelIowa7 mi W49°28°1.5 in.
GrimesIowa7 mi NE48°28°1.6 in.
CliveIowa8 mi E49°29°1.7 in.
De SotoIowa8 mi SW49°28°1.6 in.
UrbandaleIowa9 mi E49°29°1.7 in.
Windsor HeightsIowa9 mi E49°29°1.7 in.

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor
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