In Harlan and, more broadly, across the state of Iowa:
Clear skies this evening with temperatures remaining warm, ranging from 88 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will be moderate, coming from the northeast at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The night is expected to stay dry, with no precipitation anticipated in the coming hours. Temperatures will gradually cool but remain quite warm through the evening, making it a warm night overall. Winds may cause some breezy conditions at times, but there are no weather concerns to note. The clear skies and warm temperatures should persist into the early morning hours.
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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Very high UV risk
Use SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Seek shade and limit exposure around midday.
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Good air quality
Air quality is good and outdoor activities can be enjoyed normally.
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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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Best in the morning or late in the day
For walking, running or cycling, prefer the early morning or late afternoon.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Harlan
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
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Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · HARLAN, IOWA
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Local night-sky conditions and meteor activity for Jasper.
38/100Best-hour score
No good viewing window tonight
Astronomical darkness exists, but current sky conditions are unfavorable.
☁Cloud cover84%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight42%
Last Quarter · Moon about 7° above the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 39° 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.
AUG 28–SEP 5
AurigidsStart AUG 28 · Peak SEP 1 · End SEP 5 · ZHR 6 · 80% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
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
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 Harlan were last refreshed today at 12:02 AM. The current forecast period extends through 06/09/2026 at 10:00 PM. 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.