Dubuque, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
53°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph SW | 41% |
| Tonight | 46°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph SW | 29% |
| Thursday | 53°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 to 15 mph W | 66% |
| Thursday Night | 40°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph N | 14% |
| Friday | 48°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 1% |
| Friday Night | 31°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 1% |
| Saturday | 51°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 2% |
| Sunday | 55°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 61°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 60°F | Sunny | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Dubuque, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 28
First fall frost
Oct 11
Growing season
165 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Dubuque Rgnl Ap, Ia (2.9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.