Marcus, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Marcus, a city in Cherokee County, Iowa.
This Afternoon
45°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Marcus
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 45°F | Rain Showers Likely | 15 mph WNW | 60% |
| Tonight | 37°F | Rain Showers | 15 mph NW | 89% |
| Thursday | 46°F | Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NNW | 7% |
| Thursday Night | 31°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 45°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 28°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 0% |
| Saturday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Sunny | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday | 62°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph N | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Marcus (42.822, -95.807). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Marcus
Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
Oct 4
Growing season
152 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Marcus: nearby ZIP 51035 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Iowa frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Cherokee, Ia (13.4 mi from Marcus). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 5, 2026.