Feels like87°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 58%Cloud cover 11%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Mostly sunny
80°💧 None💨 6 mphH 61%29.91 inHg
Feels like81°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 61%Cloud cover 16%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Sunday
Mostly cloudy night
68°💧 None💨 7 mphH 79%29.97 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 90%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Mostly cloudy
67°💧 None💨 8 mphH 86%30.03 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 86%Cloud cover 91%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast
86°💧 None💨 10 mphH 62%29.94 inHg
Feels like88°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 62%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Partly cloudy
83°💧 None💨 5 mphH 74%29.88 inHg
Feels like90°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 74%Cloud cover 44%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Monday
Overcast night
74°💧 None💨 8 mphH 95%29.97 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Mostly sunny
73°💧 None💨 4 mphH 93%29.94 inHg
Feels like79°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 11%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Mostly sunny
94°💧 None💨 12 mphH 45%29.88 inHg
Feels like95°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 45%Cloud cover 14%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Sunny
91°💧 None💨 12 mphH 46%29.77 inHg
Feels like90°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 46%Cloud cover 9%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy night
84°💧 None💨 11 mphH 54%29.85 inHg
Feels like83°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 54%Cloud cover 91%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Overcast
68°💧 None💨 12 mphH 70%30.00 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 70%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Mostly cloudy
75°💧 None💨 8 mphH 42%30.12 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 42%Cloud cover 91%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Overcast
71°💧 None💨 7 mphH 46%30.15 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 46%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy night
61°💧 None💨 6 mphH 79%30.24 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 95%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Sunny
57°💧 None💨 5 mphH 93%30.33 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.33 inHg
Mostly cloudy
77°💧 None💨 7 mphH 42%30.33 inHg
Feels like74°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 42%Cloud cover 81%Pressure 30.33 inHg
Mostly cloudy
75°💧 None💨 6 mphH 46%30.27 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 46%Cloud cover 95%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Thursday
Clear night
65°💧 None💨 6 mphH 77%30.30 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 77%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.30 inHg
Sunny
62°💧 None💨 7 mphH 81%30.33 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 81%Cloud cover 5%Pressure 30.33 inHg
Overcast
80°💧 None💨 4 mphH 43%30.33 inHg
Feels like79°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 43%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.33 inHg
Overcast
78°💧 None💨 8 mphH 48%30.27 inHg
Feels like75°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 48%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Friday
Clear night
66°💧 None💨 9 mphH 74%30.33 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 74%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 30.33 inHg
Sunny
61°💧 None💨 7 mphH 86%30.36 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 86%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 30.36 inHg
Mostly cloudy
78°💧 None💨 16 mphH 39%30.36 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 39%Cloud cover 82%Pressure 30.36 inHg
Overcast
65°💧 None💨 15 mphH 50%30.39 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 50%Cloud cover 96%Pressure 30.39 inHg
Saturday
Clear night
55°💧 None💨 6 mphH 63%30.45 inHg
Feels like50°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 63%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.45 inHg
Sunny
49°💧 None💨 7 mphH 74%30.47 inHg
Feels like43°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 74%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.47 inHg
Sunny
65°💧 None💨 8 mphH 33%30.42 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 33%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.42 inHg
Sunny
62°💧 None💨 5 mphH 40%30.33 inHg
Feels like57°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 40%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.33 inHg
Sunday
Clear night
54°💧 None💨 6 mphH 69%30.36 inHg
Feels like50°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 69%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.36 inHg
Sunny
48°💧 None💨 4 mphH 81%30.39 inHg
Feels like44°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 81%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.39 inHg
Sunny
67°💧 None💨 7 mphH 34%30.30 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 34%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.30 inHg
Sunny
65°💧 None💨 6 mphH 37%30.21 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 37%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Monday
Clear night
56°💧 None💨 7 mphH 57%30.24 inHg
Feels like50°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 57%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Sunny
50°💧 None💨 6 mphH 74%30.27 inHg
Feels like45°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 74%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.27 inHg
In Houghton and, more broadly, across the state of Iowa:
As the afternoon progresses into the evening, skies remain mostly cloudy with mild to warm temperatures ranging from 77 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds from the east will continue at a moderate pace, reaching up to 11 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. No precipitation is anticipated, so dry conditions are expected to persist through the evening. Temperatures will gradually cool during the night but will stay within the mild to warm range. Overall, the weather remains stable with no significant changes expected overnight.
15-Day Weather Outlook for Houghton
TomorrowTomorrowOvercast84°/65°💧 None💨 10 mph
Daytime temperature 65°FFeels like 64°FHumidity 62%Pressure 30.06 inHgCloud cover 32%Wind direction southeastGusts 21 mphSunrise —Sunset —
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.
A gas emitted mainly by traffic and some industrial activity. High exposure can affect respiratory health.
✓Air quality is favorable for outdoor activities.
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UV & HEALTH
UV, Sun & Health Outlook in Houghton
Maximum daily UVToday, tomorrow and the following day show the maximum UV index forecast for each day.
0–2 Low3–5 Moderate6–7 High8–10 Very high11+ Extreme
DayMaximum UVAir quality
TodayUV 7,8High🙂Fair
TomorrowUV 7,5High😐Moderate
TuesdayUV 7,0High🙂Fair
WednesdayUV 3,8Moderate🙂Fair
ThursdayUV 6,7High🙂Fair
FridayUV 8,0Very high—Unavailable
SaturdayUV 8,0Very high—Unavailable
Hourly UV index today
5:00 PMUV 1,86:00 PMUV 0,67:00 PMUV 0,0
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Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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☀️
Strong UV exposure
Protect exposed skin with SPF 30+ sunscreen, wear sunglasses, and try to limit direct midday sun.
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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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Stay hydrated
Drink water regularly, especially during physical activity or prolonged sun exposure.
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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 Houghton
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · HOUGHTON, IOWA
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 1:00 AM–2:00 AM.
94/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT1:00 AM–2:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 9:05 PM–5:04 AM
☁Cloud cover9%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight22%
Waning Crescent · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 43° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors1–3/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min66%
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 Houghton were last refreshed today at 4:39 PM. The current forecast period extends through 08/09/2026 at 2:00 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.