Weather for Ottumwa, Iowa
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Fri
H: 3°F
L: -9°F
Sat
H: 6°F
L: -2°F
Sun
H: 10°F
L: 5°F
Mon
H: 24°F
L: 5°F
Tue
H: 26°F
L: 16°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:43 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:13 PM - 11:43 PM9:22 AM - 10:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 2:46PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:46 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:46PM CST until January 24 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:46 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central into south central Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 9:20PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:20 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 9:20PM CST until January 24 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:20 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Much of Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 4:13PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:13 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 4:13PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:13 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 9:58PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:58 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 9:58PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:58 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 4:13PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:13 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Lee and Van Buren Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 4:13PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:13 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Lee and Van Buren Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 9:58PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:58 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Lee and Van Buren Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 9:58PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:58 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Lee and Van Buren Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:30PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Grundy, Harrison, Mercer, Putnam, Sullivan, Adair, Schuyler, Gentry, Nodaway, and Worth Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 1:30PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Grundy, Harrison, Mercer, Putnam, Sullivan, Adair, Schuyler, Gentry, Nodaway, and Worth Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 9:00PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:00 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Grundy, Harrison, Mercer, Putnam, Sullivan, Adair, Schuyler, Gentry, Nodaway, and Worth Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 9:00PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:00 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Grundy, Harrison, Mercer, Putnam, Sullivan, Adair, Schuyler, Gentry, Nodaway, and Worth Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:43 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:13 PM - 11:43 PM9:22 AM - 10:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 4:57 PM
Moonset: 11:54 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:44 AM - 6:14 AM4:27 PM - 6:57 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 5:46 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:31 AM - 7:01 AM5:16 PM - 7:46 PM
Minor Periods
10:10 AM - 11:40 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 6:40 PM
Moonset: 1:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:22 AM - 7:52 AM6:10 PM - 8:40 PM
Minor Periods
10:39 AM - 12:09 AM12:38 AM - 2:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:20 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 7:38 PM
Moonset: 2:25 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:18 AM - 8:48 AM7:08 PM - 9:38 PM
Minor Periods
11:16 AM - 12:46 AM1:55 AM - 3:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5