Rock Rapids, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Overnight
60°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers and patchy smoke. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph N | 42% |
| Tuesday | 72°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NNW | 39% |
| Tuesday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 9% |
| Wednesday | 76°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 53°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Thursday | 81°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 2% |
| Friday | 86°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 7% |
| Friday Night | 64°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph SSE | 13% |
| Saturday | 88°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph S | 5% |
| Saturday Night | 66°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph ESE | 28% |
| Sunday | 86°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 mph SE | 14% |
| Sunday Night | 66°F | Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph E | 26% |
| Monday | 85°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph E | 26% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rock Rapids, IA
Last spring frost
May 1
First fall frost
Oct 4
Growing season
156 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Rock Rapids, Ia (0.2 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.