Polk City, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy, with a high near 50. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 50°F | Cloudy | 15 mph WSW | 14% |
| Tonight | 43°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph W | 24% |
| Thursday | 51°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy | 13 mph NW | 21% |
| Thursday Night | 38°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Friday | 48°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph NNE | 1% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 3 mph NNE | 0% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 6 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Sunny | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Clear | 3 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 3 to 9 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Clear | 2 to 6 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Sunny | 5 mph NNW | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph NNE | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Polk City, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 19
First fall frost
Oct 18
Growing season
179 days
Hardiness zone
5b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Des Moines Wsfo-Johnston, Ia (4.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.