Glidden, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
48°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers. Cloudy. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 46 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 | 48°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph W | 19% |
| Tonight | 41°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph WNW | 37% |
| Thursday | 49°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy | 10 mph NNW | 16% |
| Thursday Night | 34°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph N | 5% |
| Friday | 48°F | Partly Sunny | 3 mph NNE | 2% |
| Friday Night | 28°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 mph SE | 0% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Sunny | 2 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Clear | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 66°F | Sunny | 5 to 8 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Clear | 1 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Sunny | 2 mph N | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph N | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Glidden, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 27
First fall frost
Oct 10
Growing season
166 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Carroll, Ia (7.9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 5, 2026.