Elkader, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Overnight
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. Low around 50, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. South wind around 9 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 50°F | Mostly Cloudy | 9 mph S | 12% |
| Wednesday | 55°F | Chance Rain Showers | 9 to 15 mph SW | 48% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 to 14 mph W | 57% |
| Thursday | 52°F | Rain Showers Likely | 12 mph NW | 60% |
| Thursday Night | 37°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph N | 9% |
| Friday | 48°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 8 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 27°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 51°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday | 56°F | Sunny | 5 to 8 mph W | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 60°F | Sunny | 2 to 12 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 6 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 59°F | Sunny | 3 mph NW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Elkader, IA
Last spring frost
May 8
First fall frost
Oct 1
Growing season
146 days
Hardiness zone
4b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Elkader 6 Ssw, Ia (4.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.