Altoona weather
At 6:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 15°C (59°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Altoona sits 293 m (961 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Altoona, Iowa, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 74%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About Altoona weather
Is it raining in Altoona right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 15° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Altoona this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–21° and lows of 8–15°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Altoona lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Altoona?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Altoona weather by month
When is the best time to visit Altoona?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Altoona is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (30°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Altoona?
June is the wettest month, with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Altoona?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (30°F) and lows of -10°C (14°F).
Does Altoona have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 130 mm (5.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months