Council Bluffs, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 14 mph W | 9% |
| Tonight | 42°F | Mostly Cloudy | 12 mph WNW | 18% |
| Thursday | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 13 mph NNW | 18% |
| Thursday Night | 39°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph N | 1% |
| Friday | 51°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 6 mph N | 3% |
| Friday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph E | 0% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Sunny | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 41°F | Clear | 6 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday | 65°F | Sunny | 6 to 9 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 64°F | Sunny | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph ESE | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Council Bluffs, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 18
First fall frost
Oct 21
Growing season
185 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Omaha Eppley Airfield, Ne (8.5 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.