Watkins, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Overnight
48°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Cloudy. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 48°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph SW | 20% |
| Wednesday | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph W | 26% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph W | 16% |
| Thursday | 54°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NW | 38% |
| Thursday Night | 39°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 12% |
| Friday | 49°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 2% |
| Friday Night | 29°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 51°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Sunny | 5 mph W | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Clear | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 63°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Sunny | 5 mph NW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Watkins, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 27
First fall frost
Oct 11
Growing season
165 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Cedar Rapids Muni Ap, Ia (14.2 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.