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Quad Cities Weather: 70s This Weekend, Cooler by Oct. 27
Davenport, IA – A stretch of mild, sunny fall weather is expected across the Quad Cities heading into the weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach 74 degrees Saturday, October 24, before cooler co
By Owen Prescott · 2026-10-21T09:54:46.590Z
Davenport, IA – A stretch of mild, sunny fall weather is expected across the Quad Cities heading into the weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach 74 degrees Saturday, October 24, before cooler conditions arrive early next week. By Tuesday, afternoon highs could fall to approximately 58 degrees, marking a 16 degree decline from Saturday's forecast temperature.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities office, sunshine will dominate the Davenport forecast through Friday, with mostly sunny skies Saturday and partly sunny conditions Sunday. The extended forecast indicates temperatures will remain in the 70s through the weekend before dropping into the 60s Monday and upper 50s Tuesday.
The forecast covers the Davenport area in Scott County, Iowa, within the broader Quad Cities region that includes Bettendorf, Rock Island and Moline along the Mississippi River.
Early Wednesday morning, temperatures at Moline Quad City International Airport were approximately 42 degrees, with calm winds and visibility around 10 miles.
Five Day Quad Cities Weather Outlook Wednesday 10/21: Sunny skies are expected across Davenport and surrounding communities, with temperatures reaching approximately 75 degrees. Calm winds will become southwest around 5 mph during the afternoon. Mostly clear skies are expected Wednesday night, with temperatures falling to around 49 degrees and calm winds returning.
Thursday 10/22: Sunshine continues, with afternoon temperatures climbing to approximately 76 degrees, the highest forecast temperature of the five day period. Winds will remain calm. Clear skies are expected Thursday night, with temperatures dropping to around 52 degrees, maintaining relatively mild overnight conditions.
Friday 10/23: Another sunny day is expected across eastern Iowa and the Quad Cities, with temperatures reaching approximately 74 degrees. Friday night will become partly cloudy, with lows around 54 degrees. The supplied forecast does not indicate measurable precipitation during the day.
Saturday 10/24: Mostly sunny skies are expected, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 74 degrees. The mild conditions should provide favorable opportunities for outdoor recreation, fall activities and weekend travel. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 55 degrees.
Sunday 10/25: Partly sunny skies are expected as temperatures reach approximately 73 degrees. Although slightly cooler than Saturday, conditions will remain relatively mild for late October. Sunday night will become mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 52 degrees.
Cooler Weather Arrives Early Next Week The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies Monday, with temperatures reaching approximately 67 degrees.
Monday night will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 46 degrees.
By Tuesday, partly sunny conditions are expected, with highs near 58 degrees. That represents a 16 degree decline from Saturday's projected high.
Looking farther ahead, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center temperature outlook for October 28 through November 3 favors above normal temperatures across eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
The agency's precipitation outlook also shows a modest tilt toward above normal precipitation across portions of the region, although specific rainfall amounts and timing are not established.
These extended outlooks describe broader weather probabilities rather than individual daily forecasts.
For Quad Cities residents, Saturday currently offers a promising combination of mild temperatures and sunshine before the more noticeable cooling trend develops early next week.