Feels like65°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 94%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Overcast
63°💧 None💨 7 mphH 91%29.94 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 91%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Overcast
68°💧 None💨 7 mphH 79%30.00 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Overcast
66°💧 None💨 6 mphH 84%29.97 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 84%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Tuesday
Overcast night
63°💧 None💨 5 mphH 90%30.03 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 90%Cloud cover 97%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Mostly cloudy
60°💧 None💨 5 mphH 95%30.06 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 88%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast
67°💧 None💨 6 mphH 81%30.09 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 81%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Overcast
65°💧 None💨 6 mphH 89%30.06 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 89%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Wednesday
Partly cloudy night
62°💧 None💨 5 mphH 96%30.09 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 96%Cloud cover 51%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Overcast
61°💧 None💨 4 mphH 98%30.12 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 98%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Partly cloudy
71°💧 None💨 5 mphH 69%30.12 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 69%Cloud cover 58%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Sunny
66°💧 None💨 3 mphH 80%30.09 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 9%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Thursday
Clear night
59°💧 None💨 4 mphH 96%30.12 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 96%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Sunny
55°💧 None💨 3 mphH 99%30.15 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 99%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Overcast
69°💧 None💨 4 mphH 67%30.12 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 67%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Sunny
65°💧 None💨 2 mphH 78%30.06 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 78%Cloud cover 4%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Friday
Clear night
57°💧 None💨 3 mphH 93%30.09 inHg
Feels like57°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 9%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Sunny
55°💧 None💨 3 mphH 97%30.06 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 4%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Partly cloudy
71°💧 None💨 7 mphH 61%30.03 inHg
Feels like70°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 61%Cloud cover 70%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast
68°💧 None💨 6 mphH 74%29.97 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 74%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Saturday
Overcast night
65°💧 None💨 6 mphH 76%29.97 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 76%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Overcast
64°💧 None💨 7 mphH 83%29.97 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 83%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Overcast
69°💧 None💨 7 mphH 73%30.00 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 73%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Mostly clear night
67°💧 None💨 4 mphH 79%29.97 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 12%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Sunday
Clear night
59°💧 None💨 4 mphH 93%30.06 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast
59°💧 None💨 7 mphH 98%30.09 inHg
Feels like57°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 98%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Overcast
69°💧 None💨 8 mphH 77%30.12 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 77%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Mostly clear night
67°💧 None💨 8 mphH 87%30.09 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 36%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Monday
Clear night
61°💧 None💨 9 mphH 88%30.15 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 88%Cloud cover 3%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Sunny
56°💧 None💨 7 mphH 90%30.18 inHg
Feels like52°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 90%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Sunny
70°💧 None💨 11 mphH 54%30.18 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 54%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Partly cloudy night
64°💧 None💨 7 mphH 72%30.12 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 72%Cloud cover 59%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy night
57°💧 None💨 11 mphH 82%30.12 inHg
Feels like51°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 82%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Overcast night
55°💧 None💨 10 mphH 87%30.12 inHg
Feels like50°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Overcast
65°💧 None💨 10 mphH 66%30.12 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 66%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Light rain
60°💧 None💨 9 mphH 89%30.09 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 89%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
In Fairfax and, more broadly, across the state of Iowa:
This evening, mostly cloudy skies will prevail as temperatures remain mild, hovering between 71 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a high likelihood of rain, with around 0.11 inches expected to accumulate, and the chance of precipitation reaching nearly 100%. Winds will be moderate from the southeast, reaching up to 16 mph, with gusts possibly gusting as high as 40 mph. These gusty conditions could cause some brief, localized gusts of wind. The rain is expected to taper off overnight, but the next few hours may bring periods of drizzle or light rain. Residents should be prepared for the possibility of wet conditions and gusty winds if venturing outdoors.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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Moderate UV risk
Sunglasses and sun protection are recommended for prolonged exposure.
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Acceptable air quality
Air quality is acceptable for most people. Very sensitive people may want to reduce prolonged exertion.
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Comfortable temperature conditions
Temperatures should feel comfortable for most people, with no particular heat or cold precautions needed.
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Good conditions for outdoor activities
Outdoor activities can generally be enjoyed normally, with sun protection adjusted to the UV level.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Fairfax
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · FAIRFAX, IOWA
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Local night-sky conditions and meteor activity for Jasper.
0/100Best-hour score
No good viewing window tonight
Astronomical darkness exists, but current sky conditions are unfavorable.
☁Cloud cover87%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight13%
Waxing Crescent · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 82° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteorsPoor visibility
Meteor activity may occur above the clouds, but local viewing conditions are not suitable.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 minNot meaningful
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 20–DEC 10
Northern TauridsStart OCT 20 · Peak NOV 12 · End DEC 10 · ZHR 5 · 7% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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Forecast data for Fairfax were last refreshed today at 3:29 AM. The current forecast period extends through 17/09/2026 at 1:00 AM. Weather, air-quality and UV-index data are provided through WEATHER-INFO.COM. Forecasts are produced automatically from the latest available data and are subject to periodic technical checks. This service is intended for general weather information.