Manchester, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
51°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers before 5pm, then a slight chance of drizzle. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 51°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph SW | 19% |
| Tonight | 46°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph W | 36% |
| Thursday | 50°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NW | 32% |
| Thursday Night | 34°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 8% |
| Friday | 47°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 27°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 51°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 32°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Sunny | 5 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 34°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 62°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 60°F | Sunny | 5 mph NW | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Manchester, IA
Last spring frost
May 3
First fall frost
Oct 4
Growing season
154 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Manchester #2, Ia (1.2 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.