Carter Lake, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
52°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West northwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph WNW | 29% |
| Tonight | 42°F | Mostly Cloudy | 9 mph WNW | 18% |
| Thursday | 52°F | Mostly Cloudy | 12 mph NNW | 17% |
| Thursday Night | 39°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 8 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 2% |
| Friday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph SE | 0% |
| Saturday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph SSW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Sunny | 3 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 41°F | Clear | 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday | 66°F | Sunny | 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph N | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph ESE | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Carter Lake, 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 (1.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.