Palmer, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
47°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers. Cloudy. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 47°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph W | 23% |
| Tonight | 39°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph WNW | 36% |
| Thursday | 47°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy | 9 to 13 mph NNW | 17% |
| Thursday Night | 33°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph N | 4% |
| Friday | 46°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 3 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 27°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 mph W | 0% |
| Saturday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Sunny | 2 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Clear | 1 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 65°F | Sunny | 5 to 8 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph NNW | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 mph N | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Palmer, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 26
First fall frost
Oct 7
Growing season
164 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Pocahontas, Ia (7.7 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 5, 2026.