Chariton, IA Weather Forecast

Local 7-day forecast

76°
F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wind: 16 mph SSW
This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Local 7-day forecast

Local Weather Overview

This forecast page for Chariton, IA is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: Apr 15, 2026 7:17 PM CDT.

The active forecast window currently covers Apr 15 to Apr 21, 2026 for Chariton, IA.

Page Snapshot

Page focus
city weather
Forecast window
Apr 15 to Apr 21, 2026
Latest sync
Apr 15, 2026 7:17 PM CDT
Forecast office
DMX
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
76°F
This Afternoon
Next Low
51°F
Tonight
Rain Outlook
5
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
14 to 22 mph
Friday

Daily Outlook

Today
Apr 15
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
76 °F
/ 51°F
Wind 16 mph
Thu
Apr 16
Sunny
78 °F
/ 58°F
Wind 6 to 10 mph
Fri
Apr 17
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
80 °F
/ 36°F
Wind 14 to 22 mph
Sat
Apr 18
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
52 °F
/ 33°F
Wind 15 to 18 mph
Sun
Apr 19
Sunny
60 °F
/ 38°F
Wind 7 to 12 mph
Mon
Apr 20
Sunny
71 °F
/ 50°F
Wind 10 to 17 mph
Tue
Apr 21
Sunny
74 °F
/ 50°F
Wind 16 mph

This Week in Chariton

Friday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Chariton at 80 degrees F.

Saturday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 33 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Friday at about 14 to 22 mph S.

Precipitation is mentioned in 5 upcoming forecast periods.

Forecast Details

Last updated
Apr 15, 2026 7:17 PM CDT
Coverage
7 days
Time zone
America/Chicago
Forecast office
DMX
Radar station
KDMX

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Extended Forecast

Tonight
Apr 15
51°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 14 mph WSW

Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. West southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday
Apr 16
78°F
Sunny
6 to 10 mph WSW

Sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night
Apr 16
58°F
Mostly Clear
7 to 14 mph S

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday
Apr 17
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
14 to 22 mph S

A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night
Apr 17
36°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
17 mph WNW

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday
Apr 18
52°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
15 to 18 mph NW

A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night
Apr 18
33°F
Mostly Clear
7 to 15 mph WNW

Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Sunday
Apr 19
60°F
Sunny
7 to 12 mph WNW

Sunny, with a high near 60.

Sunday Night
Apr 19
38°F
Mostly Clear
6 to 9 mph ENE

Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Monday
Apr 20
71°F
Sunny
10 to 17 mph S

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Monday Night
Apr 20
50°F
Mostly Clear
16 mph SSW

Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Tuesday
Apr 21
74°F
Sunny
16 mph SW

Sunny, with a high near 74.

Tuesday Night
Apr 21
50°F
Mostly Clear
13 mph SSW

Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
This Afternoon
Apr 15
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
76°F
16 mph
SSW
Tonight
Apr 15
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51°F
6 to 14 mph
WSW
Thursday
Apr 16
Sunny
78°F
6 to 10 mph
WSW
Thursday Night
Apr 16
Mostly Clear
58°F
7 to 14 mph
S
Friday
Apr 17
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
80°F
14 to 22 mph
S
Friday Night
Apr 17
Showers And Thunderstorms
36°F
17 mph
WNW
Saturday
Apr 18
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
52°F
15 to 18 mph
NW
Saturday Night
Apr 18
Mostly Clear
33°F
7 to 15 mph
WNW
Sunday
Apr 19
Sunny
60°F
7 to 12 mph
WNW
Sunday Night
Apr 19
Mostly Clear
38°F
6 to 9 mph
ENE
Monday
Apr 20
Sunny
71°F
10 to 17 mph
S
Monday Night
Apr 20
Mostly Clear
50°F
16 mph
SSW
Tuesday
Apr 21
Sunny
74°F
16 mph
SW
Tuesday Night
Apr 21
Mostly Clear
50°F
13 mph
SSW

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