Feels like85°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 64%Cloud cover 83%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Monday
Clear night
82°💧 None💨 8 mphH 65%29.85 inHg
Feels like85°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 65%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Overcast
77°💧 None💨 6 mphH 79%29.91 inHg
Feels like81°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 97%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Overcast
76°💧 None💨 11 mphH 83%29.85 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 83%Cloud cover 96%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Mostly sunny
88°💧 None💨 16 mphH 60%29.80 inHg
Feels like88°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 60%Cloud cover 23%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Tuesday
Moderate rain
74°💧 None💨 10 mphH 96%29.83 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 96%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Overcast
64°💧 None💨 10 mphH 70%30.00 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 70%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Sunny
58°💧 None💨 8 mphH 72%30.12 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 72%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Sunny
71°💧 None💨 11 mphH 49%30.21 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 49%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Wednesday
Clear night
66°💧 None💨 6 mphH 60%30.21 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 60%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Sunny
58°💧 None💨 1 mphH 83%30.33 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 83%Cloud cover 6%Pressure 30.33 inHg
Mostly sunny
55°💧 None💨 4 mphH 94%30.39 inHg
Feels like53°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 94%Cloud cover 12%Pressure 30.39 inHg
Sunny
71°💧 None💨 9 mphH 53%30.39 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 53%Cloud cover 5%Pressure 30.39 inHg
Thursday
Clear night
69°💧 None💨 5 mphH 67%30.27 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 67%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Sunny
61°💧 None💨 9 mphH 82%30.33 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.33 inHg
Mostly sunny
59°💧 None💨 9 mphH 87%30.30 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 32%Pressure 30.30 inHg
Mostly sunny
78°💧 None💨 13 mphH 54%30.24 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 54%Cloud cover 36%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Friday
Mostly clear night
75°💧 None💨 10 mphH 58%30.12 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 58%Cloud cover 27%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Overcast
68°💧 None💨 9 mphH 65%30.09 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 65%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Overcast
65°💧 None💨 4 mphH 77%30.06 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 77%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Partly cloudy
76°💧 None💨 2 mphH 64%30.03 inHg
Feels like80°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 64%Cloud cover 43%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Saturday
Overcast night
73°💧 None💨 6 mphH 80%30.03 inHg
Feels like75°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast
68°💧 None💨 4 mphH 96%30.03 inHg
Feels like72°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 96%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast
66°💧 None💨 6 mphH 97%30.03 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast
75°💧 None💨 7 mphH 68%30.03 inHg
Feels like75°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 68%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Sunday
Overcast night
72°💧 None💨 5 mphH 73%30.00 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 73%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Mostly sunny
64°💧 None💨 4 mphH 94%30.03 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 94%Cloud cover 23%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Mostly sunny
60°💧 None💨 3 mphH 98%30.06 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 98%Cloud cover 27%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast
76°💧 None💨 4 mphH 59%30.06 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 59%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Monday
Overcast night
72°💧 None💨 5 mphH 72%30.00 inHg
Feels like74°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 72%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Overcast
64°💧 None💨 4 mphH 91%30.03 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 91%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast
63°💧 None💨 7 mphH 88%30.00 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 88%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Light rain
69°💧 None💨 11 mphH 79%29.94 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Tuesday
Overcast night
66°💧 None💨 9 mphH 88%29.85 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 88%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Overcast
65°💧 None💨 6 mphH 95%29.83 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Overcast
67°💧 None💨 5 mphH 97%29.80 inHg
Feels like70°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.80 inHg
In Russell and, more broadly, across the state of Iowa:
Tonight, the sky will be mostly cloudy with temperatures remaining mild to warm, ranging from 76 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will be coming from the southeast at speeds reaching up to 18 mph, with gusts possibly hitting 38 mph. No rain is expected during the evening hours, so conditions should remain dry. The moderate southeast wind may cause a slight breeziness, especially during gusts. Temperatures are likely to stay steady through the night, providing a relatively comfortable evening. If you plan to be outdoors, be prepared for some breezy conditions but overall dry weather.
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 Russell
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 7,7High🙂Fair
TomorrowUV 7,4High🙂Fair
WednesdayUV 5,7Moderate🙂Fair
ThursdayUV 6,6High🙂Fair
FridayUV 6,8High🙂Fair
SaturdayUV 7,0High—Unavailable
SundayUV 7,0High—Unavailable
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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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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 Russell
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · RUSSELL, IOWA
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Fair observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 5:00 AM–6:00 AM.
53/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT5:00 AM–6:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 9:10 PM–5:11 AM
☁Cloud cover65%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight13%
Waning Crescent · Moon about 12° above the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 87° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors1–3/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min56%
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 Russell were last refreshed today at 8:51 PM. The current forecast period extends through 09/09/2026 at 7:00 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.