State Center, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 79°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 3 to 8 mph SW | 57% |
| Tonight | 61°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 7 to 10 mph N | 35% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph NNE | 35% |
| Sunday Night | 56°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph NE | 48% |
| Monday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph NE | 48% |
| Monday Night | 50°F | Chance Rain Showers | 7 to 10 mph NE | 44% |
| Tuesday | 60°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 8 mph ENE | 15% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph ENE | 2% |
| Wednesday | 65°F | Sunny | 5 mph ENE | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph E | 5% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 3 mph ESE | 15% |
| Thursday Night | 54°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 mph E | 11% |
| Friday | 68°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph E | 8% |
| Friday Night | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 mph ESE | 9% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for State Center, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 24
First fall frost
Oct 12
Growing season
170 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Colo, Ia (7.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.