Essex, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
62°F
Rain Showers
Rain showers. Cloudy. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 62°F | Rain Showers | 20 mph NNW | 86% |
| Tonight | 43°F | Rain Showers Likely then Cloudy | 14 to 20 mph NW | 61% |
| Wednesday | 53°F | Mostly Cloudy | 12 to 16 mph WNW | 12% |
| Wednesday Night | 40°F | Mostly Cloudy | 9 mph W | 13% |
| Thursday | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph NW | 34% |
| Thursday Night | 38°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 mph NNW | 5% |
| Friday | 54°F | Partly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph N | 2% |
| Friday Night | 35°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 mph ENE | 0% |
| Saturday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph W | 5% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Sunny | 2 to 6 mph W | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 6 to 12 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph NW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Essex, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 20
First fall frost
Oct 17
Growing season
179 days
Hardiness zone
5b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Shenandoah, Ia (6.5 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.